Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft's Purview & Data Security Team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to help reshape security and empower users, customers, and developers with comprehensive security cloud solutions. This role is part of Microsoft's mission to secure digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds in heterogeneous environments while ensuring internal estate security.

The position involves leading high-scale services and collaborating with engineering and product management stakeholders. You'll be responsible for designing and reviewing core component plans for optimal scale and performance, driving execution across teams, and delivering high-quality service features that meet customer requirements.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $137,600 to $267,000 (higher in SF and NYC areas), along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and investment options. This is a remote-friendly position with up to 100% work from home flexibility.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll be part of Microsoft's culture centered on embracing a growth mindset and inspiring excellence. The position requires extensive experience in software engineering, particularly with modern programming languages and cloud technologies like Azure Kubernetes. You'll play a crucial role in Microsoft's security initiatives, working on solutions that impact billions of users worldwide.

The ideal candidate should have 12+ years of technical engineering experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technologist looking to make a significant impact in the cybersecurity space while working with cutting-edge technologies at global scale.