Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft Entra is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Identity Platform team, specifically working on the Intelligent Data Experience (IDX) initiative. This role is at the heart of Microsoft's identity and security infrastructure, processing over two trillion Entra logs daily that support the entire Identity platform serving over one billion users worldwide.

The position involves working on critical services that handle millions of requests per second with stringent availability requirements (>99.99%). You'll be part of a global team building and maintaining high-scale distributed systems that power Microsoft's identity and authentication services.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll be responsible for both architectural design and hands-on implementation, taking solutions from whiteboard to production. The role requires deep expertise in cloud services, distributed systems, and performance optimization. You'll work within the Security, Compliance, Identity and Management Division, playing a crucial role in Microsoft's day-to-day technology experience for billions of users globally.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, or OCI), strong communication skills, and a proven track record of delivering elegant solutions to complex architectural challenges. Knowledge of identity and security domains is highly valued.

This is an opportunity to work on technology that directly impacts billions of users while solving extraordinarily complex problems at extreme scale. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and generous time off, along with the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, inclusive environment.