Principal Software Engineer - Identity | Microsoft Careers

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On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Dec 8, 2026
Nearby
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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineer - Identity | Microsoft Careers

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Join the Identity for Services (ID4S) Team at Microsoft Entra as a Principal Software Engineer, where you’ll lead and develop high-performing teams focused on building seamless authentication and authorization components used across thousands of internal services. Your daily tasks will include collaborating with cross-functional teams to design secure software systems using frameworks like .NET, Rust, Java, Golang, Python, and Node.JS, while ensuring operational efficiency through rigorous performance optimization and live site operations. You’ll need expertise in secure coding practices, distributed systems concepts, and experience building resilient back-end architectures. The role demands proficiency in programming for both services and clients, along with strong communication skills to convey technical ideas effectively across various disciplines.

Skills

.NET Rust Java Golang Python Node.js Authentication Data Protection Access Control Secure Coding Practices Distributed Systems Concurrency Conflict Resolution Consensus Algorithms Reliability Durability Operational Efficiency Live Site Operations Incident Response Performance Optimization Developer Libraries Telemetry API Design

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain authentication and authorization components for multiple platforms.
  • Ensure seamless integration of solutions with service owners.
  • Participate in code reviews and design discussions for continuous improvement.
  • Build and nurture a high-performing engineering team.
  • Apply data-driven approaches to decision-making processes.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience in designing, building, and supporting client applications using .NET.
  • 7+ years of experience in developing secure software systems with expertise in authentication, data protection, access control, and secure coding practices.
  • 4+ years of experience in applying distributed system concepts to build resilient back-end architectures.
  • Proficient in programming for both services and clients, emphasizing reliability, durability, and operational efficiency.
  • Demonstrated ability to own and deliver complex technical projects with strong program management skills.
  • Experience building developer libraries and tools that enhance the developer-friendly experience.
  • Effective communication of business and technical ideas across varied audiences including peer engineers, product managers, and management.

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