Principal Software Engineer-CTJ - TS/SCI

Microsoft empowers every person and organization on the planet to achieve more through innovative technology solutions.
$137,600 - $267,000
Security
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity

Description For Principal Software Engineer-CTJ - TS/SCI

Microsoft Security is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Microsoft Purview team, focusing on making the world a safer place through integrated security solutions. This role involves leading the vision and strategy for streamlining deployment and optimizing operations of Microsoft Purview solutions across specialized clouds, while ensuring compliance with stringent security and regulatory controls.

The position requires an experienced technical leader who will drive technical strategy, working closely with product management, security experts, and engineering teams. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing critical subsystems within a high-scale security data platform, while mentoring other engineers and ensuring best practices are followed.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $137,600 to $267,000 per year, with higher ranges for specific locations like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City. Microsoft provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.

This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge security solutions at Microsoft, where the culture embraces a growth mindset and excellence. The position requires high-level security clearance (TS/SCI) and U.S. citizenship, reflecting the critical nature of the work and its importance to government clients.

Join Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more, while working on some of the most challenging and impactful security solutions in the industry. The role offers a blend of technical leadership, mentorship, and hands-on development work in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and excellence.

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Responsibilities For Principal Software Engineer-CTJ - TS/SCI

  • Own and lead the design, implementation, and delivery of a critical subsystem within a high-scale, exabyte-scale security data platform
  • Drive consensus across multiple partner teams, ensuring alignment on technical decisions and project goals
  • Collaborate with product management, security experts, data scientists, and other engineering teams
  • Lead end-to-end development of features, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and deployment
  • Mentor and guide senior engineers, driving technical excellence and ensuring best practices
  • Optimize subsystem performance to handle vast amounts of security data
  • Drive continuous improvement by adopting new technologies and methodologies

Requirements For Principal Software Engineer-CTJ - TS/SCI

Java
JavaScript
Python
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline
  • 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to upgrade to TS/SCI with polygraph
  • Must be able to pass Microsoft Cloud background check
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Must meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements

Benefits For Principal Software Engineer-CTJ - TS/SCI

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

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