Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft Security is building a revolutionary security cloud platform to protect organizations in an increasingly complex digital world. As a Principal Software Engineer in the Cloud Ecosystem Security Team, you'll lead the development of a key subsystem within our exabyte-scale security data platform. This greenfield project aims to help enterprises inventory their digital assets, integrate security data, and leverage AI/ML to detect threats in real-time.

You'll own critical features that enable organizations to discover, monitor, and secure their entire digital estate across on-premises, multi-cloud, and SaaS environments. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll drive technical strategy, build consensus, and deliver scalable solutions that process massive amounts of security telemetry data.

The role offers the opportunity to tackle fascinating technical challenges at unprecedented scale while making a real impact on global cybersecurity. You'll leverage cutting-edge technologies like cloud-native architectures, AI/ML, and distributed systems to build a platform that helps protect organizations worldwide.

Microsoft offers an inclusive culture focused on growth mindset and excellence. You'll collaborate with talented engineers while enjoying comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and flexible time off. The hybrid position is based in Redmond, WA with up to 50% work from home flexibility.

This is a chance to shape the future of enterprise security while working on technically challenging problems that impact billions of users. If you're passionate about building large-scale distributed systems and want to make the digital world safer, this role offers the perfect combination of technical depth, scope, and meaningful impact.