Senior/Principal Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly

Microsoft is a global technology leader empowering people and organizations through innovative cloud, security, and software solutions.
$137,600 - $294,000
Security
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior/Principal Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly

Microsoft Security is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Microsoft Defender engineering team, focusing on cutting-edge cloud security products. This role is crucial in protecting millions of computers from thousands of active attack attempts monthly. You'll be working on cloud solutions at massive scale, particularly within highly sensitive government environments.

The position requires leadership in cloud design, service architecture, and infrastructure development. You'll be responsible for building and improving scalable services, implementing security features, and working in a DevOps environment. The role demands expertise in cloud technologies and security systems, with opportunities to influence the architecture and development of critical security solutions.

This is an exceptional opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about cybersecurity and cloud computing. You'll work with state-of-the-art technologies, collaborate with talented teams, and directly impact Microsoft's security solutions. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on projects that protect organizations worldwide.

Key aspects include leading technical initiatives, mentoring team members, and participating in on-call rotations. You'll need to maintain high-level security clearances and work in secure facilities, making this role ideal for those with government security experience. The position offers significant growth potential within Microsoft's security organization and the chance to shape the future of cloud security solutions.

Last updated 22 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior/Principal Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly

  • Build and improve scalable and highly reliable services
  • Lead engineering systems and practices delivery in complex cloud environments
  • Design and automate service scale features
  • Implement security posture and compliance automation improvements
  • Provide technical leadership for Dev-Ops team
  • Collaborate across team boundaries
  • Lead design and implementation of new features
  • Investigate and fix pre-production and production issues
  • Participate in on-call rotation within secure facility
  • Improve system security rigor

Requirements For Senior/Principal Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly

Java
JavaScript
Python
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline
  • 6+ years technical engineering experience
  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with SCI access
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud background check
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Experience with languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

Benefits For Senior/Principal Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Networking opportunities

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