Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft's Security Platform team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their mission of building cloud solutions that support premium security features, compliance, data governance, and data loss prevention for Office 365 and Windows. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work on cloud distributed systems and security at a global scale.

The position involves building cloud solutions that meet unprecedented scale requirements, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies to deliver holistic protection to a planet-scale user base. Office 365, Microsoft's fastest-growing business with over 100 million seats hosted across multiple global data centers, provides the backdrop for this challenging role.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for determining and developing architectural approaches and infrastructure solutions, conducting business reviews, and operating production services. The role requires strong collaboration skills to work with engineering teams ensuring highly stable and performant services that meet both internal and external customer expectations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud development, distributed systems, and security implementations. You'll be working in a forward-looking product as part of an agile, collaborative team, taking ownership of feature areas from conception to delivery. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while contributing to solutions that protect some of the most sensitive data on the planet.

This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both deep technical expertise and the ability to mentor others. Working in Bangalore, you'll be part of a global team with the opportunity to make significant impact on Microsoft's security infrastructure. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and work-life balance support.