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Principal Group Software Engineering Manager
Jobs via Dice, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
Principal Group Software Engineering Manager
We are looking for a Principal Group Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers design and build the next generation of endpoint protection. The role is part of the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) team within Microsoft Security. This is a hybrid role located at Microsoft office in Redmond, Washington. Successful candidates will relocate or reside within 50 miles of the field location. The role is fully supported by relocation assistance. 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, 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 operationalize 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 excellenceensure reliability, performance, cost efficiency, and compliance (security, privacy, accessibility) with robust on?call and incident practices. Drive customer and stakeholder engagementgather requirements, validate designs, and translate feedback into prioritized backlog and measurable outcomes. Manage planning and executionlead multi?quarter planning, resourcing, and cross?team dependencies to deliver on?time, high?quality releases. Continuously improve the Software Development Life Cycleadvance test automation, CI/CD, threat modeling, and governance to reduce risk and accelerate velocity.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline 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.
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 in 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 in 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 (e.g., concurrency, conflict resolution, consensus algorithms) for resilience and maintainability. 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 optimization.
Other Requirements
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements. This includes passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire and annually thereafter.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 15+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
OR Masters Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. OR equivalent experience.
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 in large?scale or mission?critical environments. 15+ 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 (e.g., concurrency, conflict resolution, consensus algorithms) for resilience and maintainability. 15+ years of programming experience with modern back?end languages such as C#, Java, Go, or Python, emphasizing reliable, durable, and operationally efficient systems, including live?site operations, incident response, and performance optimization.
Microsoft will accept applications for this role until
November 5th, 2025 . Microsoft is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care 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 the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are looking for a Principal Group Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers design and build the next generation of endpoint protection. The role is part of the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) team within Microsoft Security. This is a hybrid role located at Microsoft office in Redmond, Washington. Successful candidates will relocate or reside within 50 miles of the field location. The role is fully supported by relocation assistance. 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, 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 operationalize 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 excellenceensure reliability, performance, cost efficiency, and compliance (security, privacy, accessibility) with robust on?call and incident practices. Drive customer and stakeholder engagementgather requirements, validate designs, and translate feedback into prioritized backlog and measurable outcomes. Manage planning and executionlead multi?quarter planning, resourcing, and cross?team dependencies to deliver on?time, high?quality releases. Continuously improve the Software Development Life Cycleadvance test automation, CI/CD, threat modeling, and governance to reduce risk and accelerate velocity.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline 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.
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 in 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 in 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 (e.g., concurrency, conflict resolution, consensus algorithms) for resilience and maintainability. 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 optimization.
Other Requirements
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements. This includes passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire and annually thereafter.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 15+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
OR Masters Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. OR equivalent experience.
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 in large?scale or mission?critical environments. 15+ 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 (e.g., concurrency, conflict resolution, consensus algorithms) for resilience and maintainability. 15+ years of programming experience with modern back?end languages such as C#, Java, Go, or Python, emphasizing reliable, durable, and operationally efficient systems, including live?site operations, incident response, and performance optimization.
Microsoft will accept applications for this role until
November 5th, 2025 . Microsoft is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care 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 the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form. #J-18808-Ljbffr