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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
Closes
Dec 1, 2026

Market check

Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $193k
This role $209k
$124k most similar roles pay here $291k

This role pays more than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $177,250–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $209k versus about $193k for comparable roles.

Based on 238 similar postings.

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About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 1580 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 1408 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

As a Principal Software Engineer on the Identity for Services (ID4S) team within Microsoft Entra, you will lead the development and maintenance of high-scale authentication and authorization components across various platforms including .NET, Rust, Java, Golang, Python, and Node.JS. Your day-to-day responsibilities include building and nurturing a high-performing team, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration, and making data-driven decisions to enhance security and operational efficiency. You will work on optimizing resource utilization while ensuring APIs are no-touch and extensible, collecting telemetry for insightful service operation. This role demands expertise in secure software systems, authentication, and performance optimization, as well as the ability to operate effectively across multiple teams within Microsoft.

What you'll do

  • Build and nurture a high-performing team to develop security solutions.
  • Develop and maintain authentication and authorization components across multiple platforms.
  • Ensure seamless integration of security solutions with existing systems and services.
  • Participate in code reviews and design discussions to improve the solution.
  • Collect and analyze telemetry data for operational insights and service optimization.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience in designing and building client applications using .NET.
  • 3+ years of experience in developing secure software systems with expertise in authentication and secure coding practices.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and organizations.
  • Experience programming for both services and clients, each for at least 2 years.
  • Strong skills in making data-driven decisions through quantitative and qualitative analysis.

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