Principal Software Engineering Manager

Microsoft Security is seeking a Principal Software Engineering Manager to lead the Microsoft Sentinel Graph (MSG) Foundations Engineering team. This role is crucial in building and maintaining core infrastructure and services that form the Control Plane of MSG, supporting Microsoft's Security business at massive scale. The position involves leading architectural strategies, infrastructure solutions, and working with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive protection globally.

The role requires a seasoned professional with 11-15 years of software development experience and 3+ years in team management. You'll be responsible for developing architectural strategies, conducting business reviews, and ensuring service stability and performance. The position offers a hybrid work environment with up to 50% work from home flexibility and requires 0-25% travel.

Microsoft's culture embraces a growth mindset and focuses on inspiring excellence. The team's mission is critical in today's digital landscape, working to reshape security and empower users, customers, and developers with end-to-end simplified solutions. You'll be part of an organization that impacts billions of lives worldwide, working with advanced technologies in cloud infrastructure, security, and big-data analytics.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, leadership capabilities, and a passion for innovation and software quality. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with global teams to drive key improvements in backend Engineering Systems. The position offers comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and work-life balance benefits.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join Microsoft's security mission, leading critical infrastructure development while working with some of the industry's most sophisticated security solutions. The role combines technical leadership, team management, and strategic thinking in one of technology's most dynamic sectors.