Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft Security is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (architect) to oversee system design, security defenses, and software engineering development for identity systems within the enterprise and the Microsoft cloud. The role is part of the Microsoft Security organization, responsible for company-wide information security and compliance, with a focus on information protection, assessment, awareness, governance, and enterprise business continuity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with engineering teams to understand and improve the security posture of identity-related systems
• Collaborating on cross-company security initiatives
• Assisting engineering teams in resolving difficult technical problems
• Providing vision and thought leadership for state-of-the-art security of the Microsoft estate
• Engaging hands-on with building, operations, and security of services, systems, and applications when needed

The ideal candidate should have:

• 8+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• 8+ years in design or architecture of large-scale, security-critical systems
• 3+ years in a highly scalable organization
• Experience in cyber-security (preferred)
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related technical field (preferred)

This role offers the opportunity to work on critical security priorities for Microsoft's customers in a world facing digital threats, regulatory scrutiny, and estate complexity. The position is part of Microsoft's mission to make the world a safer place and reshape security with end-to-end, simplified solutions.