Principal Software Engineering Manager
Core
Lead a diverse engineering team to build AI-driven security operations, network defense, and automated threat response systems.
Role type
Principal Software Engineering Manager (Security & AI)
Builds
Scalable engineering systems for AI-assisted threat detection, security analytics, automated investigation, response orchestration, and remediation.
Domain
Cybersecurity, Network Defense, AI/ML in Security, Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
People management, strategic planning, cross-functional partnership, incident leadership, technical architecture, security operations, network protocol expertise, AI/ML application, executive communication, automation design
Preferred skills
Security research, vulnerability management, compliance readiness, modernization strategy, organizational complexity navigation
Technologies
Kusto/KQL, Azure Data Explorer, Power BI, TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, Azure, hybrid cloud environments
Responsibilities
Model and coach engineers through career development and inclusive hiring; drive strategy for AI-enabled security operations; lead network defense programs including segmentation and control-plane protections; guide teams in producing secure, extensible solutions and automation; provide technical leadership during complex security incidents; resolve cross-organizational differences to improve risk reduction and operational efficiency.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with people management