JobsPrincipal Software Engineering Manager - Red Team
Principal Software Engineering Manager - Red Team
MicrosoftPrincipal Software Engineering Manager - Red Team
MicrosoftLocation
United States
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/8/2026
Compensation
$139,900 - $304,200 per year
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 98.4%·Filings 6,363·New hires 3,142·
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·FY 2025Job description
The Principal Software Engineering Manager will lead a team within the Microsoft Red Team Intelligence team, focusing on building tools that leverage security data to identify and quantify risks. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance Microsoft's security posture in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. The manager will foster employee growth and ensure the delivery of high-quality, maintainable code. The position emphasizes the importance of a growth mindset and a culture of inclusion.
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.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
Responsibilities
- Foster employee growth and development through thoughtful guidance and effective project execution.
- Provide oversight and support to team members to ensure delivery of clean, extensible, and maintainable code.
- Lead identification of potential security vulnerabilities and develop capabilities to find security antipatterns.
- Lead collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to communicate findings and identify remediation opportunities.
- Participate in on-call rotations accountable for the availability and reliability of service operations.
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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