Principal Software Engineer

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Date posted

Oct 01, 2025

Job number

1884454

Work site

3 days / week in-office

Travel

0-25%

Role type

Individual Contributor

Profession

Software Engineering

Discipline

Software Engineering

Employment type

Full-Time

Security is a top priority for our customers amid digital threats, regulations, and complex environments. Microsoft Security aims to create a safer world with end-to-end, simplified solutions that protect every user, customer, and developer. We strive to secure digital platforms, devices, and clouds in diverse settings, including our own internal systems. Providing peace of mind to our customers with our mobile security solutions is what excites us every day Our culture promotes growth, excellence, and innovation impacting billions globally.

Microsoft Defender organisation is rapidly growing, securing people, services, and devices worldwide. Our 'security for all' vision covers the cloud, identities, and services beyond endpoints, even outside the Microsoft Security portfolio. We're seeking a passionate, customer driven hands on Engineers with experience in Mobile development, cybersecurity and security solutions to develop AI-driven security solutions based on Zero Trust, collaborating with Security Research, UX, and Product management teams.

Joining Microsoft Security means working with a global team to deliver best-in-class solutions. If you're passionate about tech advancements, love working in teams, and aim to make a big difference for our customers, this role is ideal for you. We're excited to connect with individuals committed to enhancing digital security for over a billion mobile users by creating accessible cybersecurity solutions.

• • Over 12 years of experience in software engineering, with a track record of delivering commercially successful software products and services.
• 3-4 years of mobile development exp (IOS /Android)
• Skilled in nurturing and developing talent within the team.
• Strong communication skills and proficient in working with multidisciplinary teams, including Software Engineers, Program Managers, Security Researchers, and Data Scientists.
• Extensive experience in programming for Android and iOS.
• Solid understanding of network programming fundamentals, including TCP/IP, VPN, HTTPS, etc.
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledgeable in secure software development practices.
• Experienced with various software development tools, including source control systems (GIT), automated build systems, compilers, software validation systems, project tracking, and lifecycle management systems.
• Holds a BS or MS degree in Computer Science.

As a key member of our team in the role of Principal Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, deploying, and overseeing solutions aimed at protecting end users from cyber threats.

Your responsibilities will span across teams, requiring collaboration with partners to forge innovative mobile threat defense solutions. The solutions you design must be robust, capable of evolving over multiple updates, and meet the high standards of scalability, availability, and reliability expected of top-tier mobile applications. Collaborating with Program Managers and other Security Engineering teams, you will play a crucial role in developing fundamental features for mobile threat defense, directly contributing to the safeguarding of millions of users from malware.

Moreover, your initiative and commitment to quality will drive you to ensure the excellence of our code, introduce innovative ideas to our products, and enhance our engineering practices.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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Industry leading healthcare

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Educational resources

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Discounts on products and services

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Savings and investments

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Maternity and paternity leave

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Generous time away

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Giving programs

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Opportunities to network and connect

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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.