Principal Software Engineer

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Microsoft Azure Edge + Platform (E+P) is a globally distributed team of engineers, architects, program managers, product managers, business program managers, business administrators, user experience researchers and designers who are responsible for the platform for Microsoft and for delivering Microsoft’s edge vision. We create the most reliable and trustworthy OS and platform services to empower Microsoft and our customers to achieve more. We unlock the next wave of opportunity at the edge through an at-scale ecosystem driving widespread adoption of our Microsoft cloud services.

Are you passionate about computer security? Does the idea of designing break through innovations in system security on Linux excite you? Do you have experience in attestation, virtualization, and sandboxing? Does the idea of presenting your break through security innovations in security conferences give you thrills? Do you take pride in designing secure systems and writing secure code? The Edge Security Platform team in the Azure Edge + Platform Group is looking for a talented, creative, motivated and driven software architect to push the security bar of Microsoft's Linux offerings to a whole new level. This team owns the Microsoft Linux security strategy and is focused on building state of the art security systems for a wide variety of Microsoft’s current and future products.

In addition to ample design and architecture opportunities, you will interact with the best system designers in the world, both from Microsoft and from global companies across the technology spectrum working on cutting edge processors and GPUs, Windows, Linux, and related technologies. If you love challenging technical problems, this is the role for you. Be a part of a dynamic and energetic team that recognizes and rewards the ingenuity and motivation of engineers. We are committed to fostering employee growth and prioritizing job satisfaction, placing a strong emphasis on creating a stimulating and fulfilling work environment.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Other Requirements

Cloud Background Check:

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
• Microsoft Cloud Background Check:
  • This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Software design, coding, debugging and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in security, system and kernel development
• 5 years' experience working on commercial software development
• At least 5 years' Experience developing software in Rust/C/C++
• Ability to convey complex concepts effectively
• Ability to effectively navigate uncertain situations and make well-informed decisions amidst ambiguity
• Ability to collaborate effectively across various teams and communities, fostering productive partnerships

• Knowledge of computer architecture, operating system kernel, and hypervisors
• Knowledge of building and maintaining mission critical online services
• Experience in developing & creating platforms
• Experience with ship cycles for commercial products
• Knowledge of security hardware such as TPM

• Experience working with open source community with successful upstreaming track record

Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $180,400 - $294,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until December 12, 2024.

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Your responsibilities will include -
· Architecture, evangelization, design, development, and maintenance of the above system
· Leadership of initiatives to deliver complex features, improve product quality, and transform team operations.
· Introduction of state-of-the-art technologies to the team and technical mentorship of team members
· Collaboration with Product Managers, Architects, and security experts on new features.
Identification and implementation of tools to improve team quality and productivity.