Principal Engineering Manager (Microsoft Security)
Core
Lead and develop a high-performing team of software engineers to define and execute engineering strategy for platform services enabling customers to secure permissions across applications, AI workloads, agents, and automated systems.
Role type
Principal Engineering Manager (Platform Security)
Builds
End-to-end platform services for identity, permissions, and security governance
Domain
Cybersecurity / Cloud Platform Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Team leadership and coaching, Engineering strategy definition, End-to-end service delivery, Architecture and design, Secure development practices, Incident management and root-cause analysis, AI-assisted engineering practices, Cross-organizational collaboration
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers; Define and execute engineering strategy for platform services; Own end-to-end service delivery including architecture, design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and reliability; Elevate engineering excellence through design reviews, code quality standards, and automation; Drive operational excellence by managing incidents and implementing preventive measures; Champion responsible use of AI-assisted engineering practices
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with leadership