Principal Software Engineering Manager, Windows Hardware Security

Quick Facts

• Role: Principal Software Engineering Manager, Windows Hardware Security

• Focus: Chip-to-cloud trust—security firmware/software plus cloud-based device attestation.

Description

Lead engineering strategy and execution for Windows Hardware Security, spanning Microsoft Pluton, hardware/firmware security, hardware-rooted platform security capabilities, and cloud-based attestation services. Define a cohesive chip-to-cloud security architecture connecting hardware roots of trust with Windows security and cloud services. Manage security-critical software, firmware, and services with emphasis on security, reliability, scalability, performance, quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead Windows Hardware Security engineering strategy and execution across Pluton, hardware and firmware security, and cloud attestation.
• Define and drive chip-to-cloud security architecture connecting hardware roots of trust to Windows and cloud capabilities.
• Advance Microsoft Pluton across hardware, firmware, OS, and service boundaries.
• Lead design, development, delivery, and operations of Windows attestation services enabling trusted device and service security state.
• Partner with silicon vendors, device manufacturers, and standards organizations to influence hardware security architecture.
• Identify emerging threats and translate them into engineering strategy, roadmaps, and systematic security improvements.
• Drive engineering excellence: architecture, testing, telemetry, reliability, incident response, secure development, and live-site operations.
• Build, coach, and grow engineering managers and engineers; foster curiosity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Represent Windows Security with senior internal and external partners on hardware security and attestation topics.
• Leverage emerging technologies (including AI) to improve engineering effectiveness and security/operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in C/C++/C#/Java/JavaScript/Python (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to pass required security screenings, including Microsoft Cloud background check at hire/transfer and every two years.

Benefits

• Base pay range in the U.S.: USD $165,600–$296,400 per year; different ranges apply for specific locations (e.g., Bay Area and NYC metro: USD $220,800–$331,200).
• May be eligible for benefits and other compensation; details provided via Microsoft’s corporate pay information link.