Principal Software Engineer - Microsoft Corporation

Cloud Platform Security builds the OS and platform services so the world can achieve more. We live in a pivotal moment for cyber security as the sophistication, resources and goals of attackers have never been greater. Tectonic shifts such as Post Quantum Computing, the growing role of AI and explosion of IOT disrupted every facet of the security industry. If you are excited at the opportunity to be a technical leader on the team addressing these threats at this historic moment, we would love to have you join! We are hiring an experienced Principal Software Engineer & Architect to lead technical strategy in the Azure Edge + Platform / Cloud Security team. We own and deliver the core cryptographic, integrity and data protection OS features which power all Microsoft products (both Windows and Linux), and the bedrock services which integrate these into secure solutions. We build platforms to leverage the growing ecosystem of secure hardware to harden all devices - from Azure, to the Edge, to clients - against modern threats. On Cloud Platform Security, as a strategist, leader, engineer and mentor, you will drive initiatives and security strategies and solve problems across the wide spectrum of Microsoft products. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. **Responsibilities** - Collaborate with stakeholders to identity, investigate, and create solutions for security initiatives. - Lead technical investigations, designs and builds solutions with partner teams to satisfy customer and partner security needs. - Support the creation of product roadmaps for timely release and easy adoption utilizing customer data. - Provide technical review of the dev designs and code. - Model a quality-first engineering culture, coaching the team to utilize appropriate processes and enhance quality and reliability of the solutions. **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python + OR equivalent experience. **Cloud Background Check** + Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. + Microsoft Cloud Background Check: + This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. **Preferred Qualifications** + Deep security knowledge and experience. + Deep proficiency in C/C++ Experience leading strategic initiatives across large groups, delivering shipped solutions. + Experience engineering and solving problems at a platform / OS level. Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $180,400 - $294,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay Microsoft will accept applications for the role until December 20, 2024. \#AEPJobs Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .