Principal Software Engineer
Microsoft
As part of Microsoft Security, my team develops and operates Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) capabilities that help organizations discover, classify, label, and protect sensitive data across Microsoft 365, endpoints, applications, and cloud environments. We build secure, scalable solutions that enable customers to safeguard their most critical information, meet compliance and regulatory requirements, and reduce the risk of data loss and data leak in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
We are looking to hire a Principal Software Engineer to join our team to develop and operate next generation, world-class product to secure data with AI speed. -AI-driven development & code quality: Leverages AI across the SDLC and leads high-quality coding practices, ensuring secure, scalable, maintainable code through strong reviews, testing, and best practices. -Reliability & live-site excellence: Uses telemetry, debugging, and root cause analysis to proactively prevent issues, improve system health, and drive incident resolution as DRI. -Architecture & design leadership: Owns or review complex system design and architecture, balancing performance, scalability, cost, and trade-offs. -Security, compliance & safe deployment: Ensures adherence to security, privacy, and compliance standards while driving automation, CI/CD, and safe, efficient deployments. -Collaboration & continuous improvement: Partners cross-functionally to deliver end-to-end solutions, incorporates customer insights, and continuously improves systems, processes, and engineering outcomes.
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
Other Requirement :
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check:
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