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Microsoft · 2 weeks ago

Principal Software Engineer - Data Processing Unit - Security

Santa Clara, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $275K/yr

6+ years exp

Microsoft is a leading technology company known for its innovative solutions and cloud infrastructure. The Principal DPU Software Engineer will design and implement secure software for the Data Processing Unit, collaborating with various engineering teams to enhance security and performance in cloud computing.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and Implement cryptographically secure flows for boot, certification, attestation and manufacturing

Participate in the transition from classical cryptography to emerging Post-Quantum Cryptography algorithms

Drive evolution of the design and architecture of the DPU’s Secure Enclave, for both boot and runtime services

Collaborate with other engineers ensure the successful execution of projects, to seamlessly integrate the DPU in the Azure ecosystem. Identify and promote opportunities for design and/or improvements to enhance technical designs, efficiency and productivity within the team

Qualification

CC++PythonRustEmbedded software developmentCryptographyLinux/PosixSecure enclave softwareBoot ROM codeSW / HW interfacesSystems design sensePost-quantum cryptographyCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 6+ years technical experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, Python, and JavaScript

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: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 8+ years technical experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, Python, and rust

4+ years' experience in embedded software development and system design

3+ years developing crypto libraries: Symmetric, asymmetric, hashing, Public-key Cryptography Standards

4+ years working with cryptographic tools such as openssl, Mbed TLS, or SymCrypt

Demonstrated ability to progress independently as member of a geographically distributed team

1+ year experience developing on Linux/Posix

Recent knowledge of post-quantum cryptography techniques

Proficiency in embedded software development and kernel expertise

Systems design sense

Experience developing Boot ROM code

3+ years of experience developing secure enclave software

3+ years of experience in SW / HW interfaces, simulations, and systems bring-up