Principal Software Engineer

Job Description Our team utilizes collaborative efforts to create security solutions that proactively address and counteract cyber threats, ensuring safety across various platforms such as Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, and iOS. We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer with a strong background in Linux internals to advance our MDE Linux solution. This position entails both strategic leadership and hands-on development, collaborating with top professionals to strengthen our security capabilities. The role provides a unique opportunity to significantly influence the security landscape, shaping our products while expanding your expertise within Microsoft's broad technological framework. We prioritize your professional growth and acknowledge the valuable contributions you make to our team. Our environment thrives on diversity and inclusivity, as we believe that different perspectives drive innovation. We are dedicated to cultivating a collaborative atmosphere where every member's input is appreciated and developed, enhancing our products and fostering both personal and professional advancement to ensure our solutions meet the needs of all users. #microsoft #security #DefenderforLinux #MDEINDIA Responsibilities As a Principal Software Engineer with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, you will work closely with security engineering teams to plan, design, implement, and validate advanced security solutions for Linux platforms, encompassing all stages from concept to deployment. In this leadership role, you will conduct design reviews, advocate for best practices in code quality, and promote the use of performance metrics to improve software stability and functionality. Your responsibilities will include developing, testing, and maintaining extensible and reusable code, identifying and resolving coding issues, and performing thorough code reviews. You will also engage in system architecture and feature design, writing proof of concept code to explore and validate innovative ideas. This position requires you to provide strategic insights during the product design phase to ensure alignment with customer needs and business goals. Additionally, you will collaborate with a geographically distributed team, including product managers, security researchers, and developers, to drive significant product enhancements. By upholding and promoting the organization's culture and values, you will create an environment that fosters innovation, quality, and accountability, contributing to the overall success and growth of the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint team. In this capacity, you will tackle the latest challenges in cybersecurity, continuously developing and implementing solutions to protect our customers from evolving threats, ensuring our security measures remain ahead of potential risks. #microsoft #security #DefenderforLinux #MDEINDIA Qualifications A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, accompanied by over 16 years of technical engineering experience, particularly in coding with languages such as C and C++. The candidate should possess strong written and verbal communication abilities, along with robust technical skills that encompass a solid understanding of object-oriented programming and design, algorithms, and internal system concepts and performance. Experience in development on Linux, as well as knowledge of its internals, is essential. The individual must demonstrate proficiency in coding, debugging, design, testing, and problem-solving. Prior experience and knowledge of security solutions will be a plus. #microsoft #security #DefenderforLinux #MDEINDIA Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.