Microsoft · 2 hours ago
Principal Software Engineer
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company focused on empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. As a Principal Software Engineer in the Core Authentication team, you will lead the design and evolution of services that form the backbone of Microsoft’s identity platform, ensuring security and performance for millions of organizations.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design and delivery of large-scale, distributed identity services with a focus on scalability, security, and performance
Drive cross-team system architecture by defining clear contracts across components, conducting deep design reviews, and leveraging telemetry and AI-driven insights to guide strategic decisions
Champion engineering excellence by establishing standards for modularity, security, diagnosability, and reusability
Lead AI-first initiatives by embedding AI-driven automation and efficiency into engineering workflows and fostering a culture that embraces AI for innovation and operational excellence. Own quality and reliability at scale by defining robust integration and end-to-end testing strategies, improving coverage, and proactively addressing systemic risks
Ensure operational readiness and live-site health by driving observability, reliability, and maintainability; lead root cause analysis for complex incidents and implement long-term architectural fixes
Influence organizational strategy by aligning authentication capabilities with Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative and other company-wide priorities
Mentor and grow technical leaders, fostering innovation, accountability, and a growth mindset across the engineering organization
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
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 background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Preferred
Master'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 Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
Company
Microsoft
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