Principal Software Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Principal Software Engineer (individual contributor)

• Team/Focus: Privileged Access Control (PAC) for just-in-time privileged access

• Domain: Identity, security, authorization, distributed systems, platform engineering

Description

Build and lead the architecture and delivery of a next-generation just-in-time privileged-access platform for high-value environments. You will shape highly available security services, drive convergence across privileged-access platforms, and expand governance and provisioning for both human and non-human identities. The role blends identity, security, authorization, and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop features for large-scale, distributed security services and solutions using AI-assisted development methods

• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to customers and stakeholders across organizational boundaries

• Design systems with well-defined interfaces across multiple components; participate in code reviews; use data and telemetry to inform engineering decisions

• Build modular, secure, reliable, diagnosable, actively monitored, and reusable services and components

• Champion effective use of AI throughout the software development lifecycle and operational processes

• Embody culture and values

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field

• 6+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in C, C++, C#, Java, or Python

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements

• Pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Benefits

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation (per Microsoft pay/benefits information).