Microsoft · 1 month ago
Principal Software Engineer - Data Processing Unit - Security
United States, Washington, Redmond
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company focused on powering the Intelligent Cloud mission. They are seeking a Principal DPU Software Engineer to design and implement secure software solutions for their Data Processing Unit, collaborating closely with hardware engineers and system architects to enhance performance and security.
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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
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
Company
Microsoft
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