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Principal Group Software Engineering Manager
Jobs via Dice, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
Principal Group Software Engineering Manager
Join Microsoft’s Security organization as a Principal Group Software Engineering Manager leading the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) team.
This hybrid position is located at the Microsoft office in Redmond, Washington.
Relocation support will be provided.
Successful candidates will need to relocate or reside within 50 miles of the field location.
Responsibilities
Set technical vision and roadmap for security services deeply integrated with the Defender cloud, aligning investments to business outcomes and customer impact.
Lead and grow a high‑performing engineering team by driving design reviews, code reviews, and high‑quality implementation using secure‑by‑design and engineering excellence practices.
Partner across Microsoft (Defender, M365, Azure, Identity, Data, and platform teams) to architect, deliver, and land end‑to‑end, integrated solutions at cloud scale.
Define and operationalise OKRs/KPIs; instrument services, review telemetry, and run regular business/engineering reviews to course‑correct quickly.
Champion a healthy, inclusive culture that models Microsoft values; foster psychological safety, accountability, and continuous learning.
Attract, hire, and develop talent – build a diverse pipeline, mentor ICs and managers, and create clear growth paths and succession plans.
Own delivery and operational excellence – ensure reliability, performance, cost efficiency, and compliance (security, privacy, accessibility) with robust on‑call and incident practices.
Drive customer and stakeholder engagement – gather requirements, validate designs, and translate feedback into a prioritised backlog and measurable outcomes.
Manage planning and execution – lead multi‑quarter planning, resourcing, and cross‑team dependencies to deliver on‑time, high‑quality releases.
Continuously improve the Software Development Life Cycle – advance test automation, CI/CD, threat modelling, and governance to reduce risk and accelerate velocity.
Qualifications Required Qualifications :
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
8+ years of experience designing, developing, or maintaining secure software systems, with applied knowledge of authentication, data protection, access control, and secure coding practices.
8+ years of experience leading engineering teams or managing technical projects, collaborating across multiple teams and stakeholders to deliver complex solutions, drive innovation, and achieve measurable results in large‑scale or mission‑critical environments.
8+ years of experience designing, building, and operating scalable, highly available cloud services or distributed systems on platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform, including production ownership, CI/CD integration, and applying distributed systems concepts.
8+ years of experience programming with modern back‑end languages such as C#, Java, Go, or Python, with emphasis on building reliable, durable, and operationally efficient systems, including live site operations, incident response, and performance optimisation.
Other Requirements : Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
This includes a Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
(if applicable):
Bachelor’s Degree AND 15+ years technical engineering experience (or equivalent) with coding in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
15+ years of experience designing, developing, or maintaining secure software systems with applied knowledge of authentication, data protection, access control, and secure coding practices.
15+ years of experience in leading engineering teams or managing technical projects, collaborating across multiple teams and stakeholders to deliver complex solutions, drive innovation, and achieve measurable results.
15+ years of experience designing, building, and operating scalable, highly available cloud services or distributed systems on Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
15+ years of experience programming with modern back‑end languages such as C#, Java, Go, or Python with emphasis on reliability and operational efficiency.
Software Engineering M6 – The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $163,000 – $296,400 per year.
For the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan area the range is USD $220,800 – $331,200 per year.
Benefits and perks may vary based on your employment type and location. Find more details here.
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until
November 5th, 2025 .
Microsoft is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
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This hybrid position is located at the Microsoft office in Redmond, Washington.
Relocation support will be provided.
Successful candidates will need to relocate or reside within 50 miles of the field location.
Responsibilities
Set technical vision and roadmap for security services deeply integrated with the Defender cloud, aligning investments to business outcomes and customer impact.
Lead and grow a high‑performing engineering team by driving design reviews, code reviews, and high‑quality implementation using secure‑by‑design and engineering excellence practices.
Partner across Microsoft (Defender, M365, Azure, Identity, Data, and platform teams) to architect, deliver, and land end‑to‑end, integrated solutions at cloud scale.
Define and operationalise OKRs/KPIs; instrument services, review telemetry, and run regular business/engineering reviews to course‑correct quickly.
Champion a healthy, inclusive culture that models Microsoft values; foster psychological safety, accountability, and continuous learning.
Attract, hire, and develop talent – build a diverse pipeline, mentor ICs and managers, and create clear growth paths and succession plans.
Own delivery and operational excellence – ensure reliability, performance, cost efficiency, and compliance (security, privacy, accessibility) with robust on‑call and incident practices.
Drive customer and stakeholder engagement – gather requirements, validate designs, and translate feedback into a prioritised backlog and measurable outcomes.
Manage planning and execution – lead multi‑quarter planning, resourcing, and cross‑team dependencies to deliver on‑time, high‑quality releases.
Continuously improve the Software Development Life Cycle – advance test automation, CI/CD, threat modelling, and governance to reduce risk and accelerate velocity.
Qualifications Required Qualifications :
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
8+ years of experience designing, developing, or maintaining secure software systems, with applied knowledge of authentication, data protection, access control, and secure coding practices.
8+ years of experience leading engineering teams or managing technical projects, collaborating across multiple teams and stakeholders to deliver complex solutions, drive innovation, and achieve measurable results in large‑scale or mission‑critical environments.
8+ years of experience designing, building, and operating scalable, highly available cloud services or distributed systems on platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform, including production ownership, CI/CD integration, and applying distributed systems concepts.
8+ years of experience programming with modern back‑end languages such as C#, Java, Go, or Python, with emphasis on building reliable, durable, and operationally efficient systems, including live site operations, incident response, and performance optimisation.
Other Requirements : Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
This includes a Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
(if applicable):
Bachelor’s Degree AND 15+ years technical engineering experience (or equivalent) with coding in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
15+ years of experience designing, developing, or maintaining secure software systems with applied knowledge of authentication, data protection, access control, and secure coding practices.
15+ years of experience in leading engineering teams or managing technical projects, collaborating across multiple teams and stakeholders to deliver complex solutions, drive innovation, and achieve measurable results.
15+ years of experience designing, building, and operating scalable, highly available cloud services or distributed systems on Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
15+ years of experience programming with modern back‑end languages such as C#, Java, Go, or Python with emphasis on reliability and operational efficiency.
Software Engineering M6 – The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $163,000 – $296,400 per year.
For the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan area the range is USD $220,800 – $331,200 per year.
Benefits and perks may vary based on your employment type and location. Find more details here.
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until
November 5th, 2025 .
Microsoft is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
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