Microsoft · 5 hours ago
Principal Software Engineering Manager - Developer Platform
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft is seeking a Principal Software Engineering Manager for their Infrastructure and Developer Platform (IDP) team, which plays a crucial role in supporting the Defender suite. The role focuses on enhancing security and streamlining developer workflows through the design of SDKs and platform APIs, while also leading a team to enforce best practices in secure development.
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Responsibilities
Define and drive the roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational security and compliance requirements
Establish and enforce best practices for first party development
Partner with Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Platform Engineering teams to align developer toolset with the broader security frameworks (e.g., Microsoft SDL, 1ES)
Lead the design, implementation, and enforcement of secure-by-default configurations for services and resource
Engage with internal and external security communities, contributing to security standards and best practices within Microsoft
Lead and mentor a team of security-focused engineers, focused on developer productivity, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence
Establish team OKRs/KPIs for measuring security improvements and operational effectiveness
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 Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Preferred
4+ years people management experience
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Company
Microsoft
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