Principal Engineer - Identity Services

Microsoft

Redmond, WA Full-time 3/31/2026 $139,900 - $304,200 a year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience

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•FY 2025

Job Description

The Identity for Services (ID4S) Team at Microsoft is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to develop and maintain authentication and authorization components across various platforms. The role involves building a high-performing team, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring seamless integration of services while focusing on security and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
6+ years of experience designing, building, and supporting client applications and tools using frameworks such as .NET.
3+ years of experience designing, developing, or maintaining secure software systems, with applied knowledge of authentication, data protection, access control, and secure coding practices.
2+ years of experience programming for services and clients.

Responsibilities

Build and nurture a high performing team.
Develop and maintain authentication and authorization components for various platforms, including .NET, Rust, Java, Golang, Python, Node.JS.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as leadership teams, product managers, service owners and platform teams.
Make data-driven decisions (quantitative and qualitative).
Support service owners ensuring seamless integration.
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and contribute to the overall improvement of the solution.

Benefits

Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.

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