Principal Software Engineering Manager

Who you are

You have extensive experience in software engineering and a proven track record of leading teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable systems. Your technical expertise spans across cloud technologies and cybersecurity, allowing you to guide your team in building innovative solutions that address complex challenges. You are passionate about mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of quality and inclusion within your team. You understand the importance of collaboration and can effectively partner with cross-functional teams to align on project goals and deliver customer-centric outcomes.

You have a strong background in defining and driving end-to-end architecture for services and features, ensuring that they are resilient, observable, and secure at a global scale. Your experience includes conducting rigorous design and code reviews, providing valuable feedback to improve performance and reliability. You are committed to continuous improvement and are always looking for ways to enhance engineering standards and practices within your organization.

Desirable

Experience with AI technologies and their application in cybersecurity is a plus. Familiarity with big data solutions and modern UX platforms will further enhance your ability to deliver unparalleled value to customers. You are open to learning and adapting to new technologies as they emerge in the rapidly evolving threat landscape.

What you'll do

In this role, you will lead a dynamic team focused on securing cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies. You will define the technical direction and architecture for various initiatives, ensuring that your team builds highly scalable and secure systems. Your responsibilities will include guiding and mentoring engineers, setting high engineering standards, and fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

You will collaborate closely with product management, design, and engineering leadership to align roadmaps and make trade-offs that deliver customer-centric outcomes. Your leadership will be crucial in championing best practices and operational excellence within the team. You will also be responsible for driving new initiatives and research projects across AI Security, Identity Protection, and SaaS Defense, ensuring that your team stays ahead of evolving cybersecurity threats.

What we offer

At Microsoft, you will be part of a diverse team that values different experiences and perspectives. We offer a collaborative work environment where you can grow your skills and make a significant impact in the field of cybersecurity. You will have access to cutting-edge technologies and resources to help you succeed in your role. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in the potential of every individual to contribute to our mission.