Principal Security Software Engineer
Description For Principal Security Software Engineer
Microsoft's Offensive Research & Security Engineering (MORSE) team is seeking a Principal Security Software Engineer to join their Cloud team. This role focuses on securing Azure's cloud computing platforms and virtualization technologies that serve over a billion customers. The position involves conducting security design reviews, code reviews, and vulnerability research to ensure Azure's platform meets the highest security standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with native code (C/C++), vulnerability research, and OS security fundamentals. Working remotely, you'll lead security initiatives, collaborate with product teams, and contribute to Microsoft's cloud security architecture. The role offers competitive compensation ($137,600 - $267,000) and comprehensive benefits. This is a unique opportunity to impact the security of Microsoft's cloud infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technologies and leading security experts.
Responsibilities For Principal Security Software Engineer
- Lead and participate in security reviews to identify and mitigate risk in Microsoft products
- Be the primary security contact for teams building new innovative products in Azure platform
- Identify security vulnerabilities in virtualization features
- Leverage understanding of security to devise new protections and exploit mitigations
- Interact with the external security community and security researchers
- Collaborate with product teams to improve security and articulate business value
Requirements For Principal Security Software Engineer
- 7+ years experience in identifying security vulnerabilities, software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cybersecurity, and anomaly detection
- 3+ years of security experience with native code (C/C++) and binaries
- Familiarity with Microsoft Hyper-V
- Public track record of relevant security research
- Experience exploiting bugs and bypassing security mitigations in operating systems
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows architecture
- Must pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check
Benefits For Principal Security Software Engineer
- 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
