Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft Security is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their team working on Microsoft Purview solutions. This role is critical in ensuring the consistent and efficient delivery of Microsoft Purview solutions across specialized environments, including Government and Sovereign clouds.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll lead the vision and strategy to streamline deployment and optimize operations while ensuring compliance with security and regulatory controls. You'll be working with cutting-edge security technology, handling exabyte-scale data platforms, and driving technical excellence across teams.

The position offers an opportunity to work on mission-critical security solutions that impact billions of users worldwide. You'll be part of Microsoft Security's mission to make the world a safer place, working with integrated coverage to address data fragmentation across organizations and improve visibility for data protection and governance.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native architecture, and security platforms. You'll collaborate with multiple teams, including product management, security experts, and data scientists, to deliver complex features and drive technical decisions.

Microsoft offers comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, savings and investments, parental leave, and generous time away. The company culture emphasizes a growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration, making it an ideal environment for technical leaders who want to make a significant impact on global security solutions.

The position is based in Redmond, WA, with a hybrid work arrangement allowing up to 50% work from home. The role involves 0-25% travel and offers competitive compensation ranging from $137,600 to $267,000 per year, with additional benefits and compensation available.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced technical leaders who want to shape the future of security technology while working with some of the industry's most advanced systems and talented professionals. The role combines technical depth with strategic thinking, making it perfect for those who want to drive innovation in security solutions at a global scale.