Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft Security is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Artificial Generative Intelligence Security (AeGIS) team, focusing on ensuring the safety of Microsoft's generative AI products. This role combines cybersecurity expertise with cutting-edge AI technology, working on building the AI Safety & Security Platform. The position offers an opportunity to work with a diverse, collaborative team developing solutions that impact billions of users worldwide.

The role involves architecting and developing full-stack security solutions, collaborating with Microsoft's security community and AI product teams, and building tools for AI Red Team and incident response processes. You'll be working in an evolving, fast-paced environment where you'll need to balance innovation with engineering fundamentals like stability, performance, and maintainability.

The ideal candidate will bring 6+ years of technical engineering experience, strong expertise in various programming languages, and significant experience with cloud services. Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and familiarity with Generative AI and LLM orchestration is highly valued. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $137,600 to $267,000 per year (higher in SF and NYC areas), along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of AI and security, helping to shape the future of safe and ethical AI implementation at one of the world's leading technology companies. The role offers up to 100% remote work flexibility with some travel requirements (0-25%).