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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
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As a Principal Software Engineer on the Application Identities Platform Team within Microsoft Entra, you will play a pivotal role in architecting and delivering high-scale cloud services that support next-generation identity and security scenarios. Your daily responsibilities include developing foundational capabilities for secure access by both human-operated and AI-driven applications, collaborating with customers and partners to understand requirements, and influencing technical direction across the organization. You will work closely with other engineers, program managers, and designers to deliver end-to-end experiences that delight users while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in cloud services or distributed systems, strong coding skills in C#, Java, or another object-oriented language, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. This role addresses critical security challenges at massive scale, enabling smarter security choices with less manual effort.