Microsoft · 3 days ago
Principal Security Engineer
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $296K/yr
8+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company focused on advancing artificial intelligence. They are seeking a Principal Security Engineer to identify risks and design secure solutions for their AI platform, Copilot, ensuring safe data incorporation and addressing unique security challenges.
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Responsibilities
Build secure and performant AI Platform services that power Copilot
Solve novel security and privacy problems at the frontier of applied AI and agential systems
Work collaboratively with other Platform, infrastructure, application engineers as well as AI Researchers to build next generation AI products and services
Ship high-quality, well-tested, secure, and maintainable code
Find a path to get things done despite roadblocks to get your work into the hands of users quickly and iteratively
Enjoy working in a fast-paced, design-driven, product development cycle
Embody our Culture and Values
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python + OR equivalent experience
Preferred
8+ years' experience building scalable services, including securing applications and infrastructure on top of cloud infrastructure like Azure, AWS, or GCP
Familiarity with novel classes of attacks on AI-powered systems
Dedication to writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a focus on application quality, performance, and security
Experience 'engineering out' classes of bugs and/or vulnerabilities by building secure coding and systems interfaces
Experience working with AI platforms, frameworks, and APIs
Staying up to date with the latest research into attacks and defenses for AI-powered systems
Experience using Machine Learning frameworks, including experience using, deploying, and scaling language learning models, either personally or professionally
Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and user experience
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Passion for learning new technologies and staying up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in web development and AI
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements and deadlines
Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Company
Microsoft
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Funding
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