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Principal Software Engineer

Massachusetts, United States (On-site)

Principal Software Engineer

24 Minutes ago • 6-8 Years • Cyber Security • $137,600 PA - $294,000 PA

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Job Description

As a Principal Software Engineer on the Azure Machine Learning (AzureML) Back Plane team, you'll audit the security posture of AzureML services and APIs, implementing best practices like isolation, zero-trust, and monitoring systems. Responsibilities include understanding and auditing AzureML APIs for vulnerabilities, identifying and implementing high-impact security initiatives, codifying security and compliance requirements, contributing to company-wide security efforts, and monitoring for potential attacks. The role requires expertise in large-scale, high-security software systems and cybersecurity best practices. You will work to enhance the security and resilience of AzureML, a key component of Microsoft's AI strategy.

Must have:

6+ years experience in large-scale, high-security software systems
Experience with cybersecurity best practices
Coding experience in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
Audit AzureML APIs for security vulnerabilities
Implement high-impact security initiatives

Perks:

Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Networking opportunities

Overview

Azure Machine Learning (ML) is at the center of Microsoft’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution as the world moves towards integrating Artificial Intelligence through Large Language Models (LLMs) into services and applications that impacts millions of people in their day-to-day lives.  As a Principal Software Engineer of the Azure Machine Learning (AzureML) Back Plane team, you will be tasked with audting the security posture of AzureML services and application programming interfaces (APIs), implementing best practices like isolation, zero-trust, and monitoring systems.

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. 

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline 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.
6+ years experience working in large-scale high security software systems.
Experience with cyber-security best practices.

Other Requirements:

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/Additional Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
- OR equivalent experience.

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:

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until February 5, 2025.

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