Microsoft · 2 hours ago
Principal Software Engineer - Identity & Governance
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $304K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company focused on security and innovation. They are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to drive identity security and access governance, leading the design and delivery of scalable features while mentoring engineers and collaborating across teams.
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Responsibilities
Lead design and delivery of complex, scalable features that strengthen identity security and access governance, ensuring resilience and exceptional user experience
Drive technical strategy and architecture decisions across multiple services, influencing partner teams and aligning with compliance and security requirements
Champion modern engineering practices, including AI-driven approaches, automation, and cloud-native patterns, across the full development lifecycle
Mentor and guide engineers, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement in security, reliability, and performance
Collaborate cross-org to solve challenging technical problems, streamline processes, and reduce operational costs while improving live-site health
Qualification
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
Preferred
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field OR equivalent experience
8+ years of technical engineering experience, including: Strong coding and design skills in C++, .NET, Java, Python, TypeScript or equivalent experience
Expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and identity/security solutions
Deep understanding of authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML)
Proven experience building secure, scalable enterprise solutions on Azure or similar cloud platforms
Proven experience in architecting and delivering secure, scalable enterprise solutions
Deep knowledge of security best practices, identity protocols (OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML), and experience implementing secure software solutions
Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, and modern DevOps practices
Company
Microsoft
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10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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