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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted
40 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $209k
$101k most similar roles pay here $293k

This role pays more than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $209k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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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

Microsoft currently has 1580 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

As a Principal Customer Experience Engineer at Microsoft Security’s Mission Critical Services team, you will join a dynamic organization dedicated to enhancing customer support through innovative solutions. Your primary responsibilities include serving as the strategic technical lead for high-level engagements, collaborating with field sellers and account teams to architect tailored security offerings, and addressing complex technical escalations from global customers. You will leverage your deep expertise in Microsoft Security products like Defender, Entra, and Sentinel to drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring scalable and repeatable processes through AI integration. This role demands proficiency in cloud technologies, solution architecture, and regulatory compliance frameworks, alongside strong communication skills for executive-level interactions.

What you'll do

  • Serve as primary technical point of contact for strategic customers, understanding their security architecture and business goals.
  • Directly support customer engagements with CISO/Executives during pre-sales processes to ensure deal success.
  • Engage in 24/7 on-call rotations to respond to critical escalations from Mission Critical Security Customers.
  • Identify systemic issues and contribute to long-term improvements using AI for scalability and repeatability.
  • Represent the voice of the customer within Microsoft Security Engineering, influencing product direction based on real-world insights.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in technical pre-sales, solution architecture, customer engineering, or support/services program leadership.
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Security products like Defender, Entra, Intune, Sentinel, and Purview.
  • Fluent English communication skills at executive levels for both written and spoken interactions.
  • Participation in a 24x7 global on-call rotation and ability to adapt work schedules for international meetings.
  • Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) preferred along with relevant industry certifications like CISSP, CISM, CEH.
  • Proven track record of turning complex business challenges into scalable technical solutions.

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