Principal Software Engineer

Join Microsoft's Security organization as a Principal Software Engineer to help build and architect new services and experiences that will extend their portfolio of world-class solutions for protecting M365. This role focuses on architecting and driving new investments to solve complex problems, defining architecture, and ensuring high code quality, availability, scalability, and security of services.

You'll be working directly on advanced technologies, including access control, secrets management, data analysis, DevOps, and engineering processes. The position offers opportunities to learn and grow while developing services in Azure, partnering with team members and partner teams to deliver value and impact to Microsoft security products.

As part of the Microsoft Security organization, you'll contribute to 'Security above all else' within the Microsoft Secure Future Initiative (SFI), driven by the mission to protect customer data and privacy in the world's largest productivity suite. The role requires expertise in building scalable, efficient, and reliable cloud services, with a strong background in credential management and PKI infrastructure.

The position offers competitive compensation with a base pay range of $137,600 - $267,000 per year (higher in SF and NYC areas), along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, parental leave, and investment options. This is a hybrid role allowing up to 50% work from home with 0-25% travel requirements.

Join Microsoft's mission to build the best security-first culture in the world, leading the way in protecting M365 services with cutting-edge security solutions. The role provides an opportunity to work with a team committed to innovation, growth mindset, and collaborative achievement of shared goals in an inclusive work environment.