The Principal Software Engineer role in the Identity for Services (ID4S) Team at Microsoft focuses on developing and maintaining authentication and authorization components across various platforms. This team aims to simplify security processes and provide operational insights while supporting developers and service owners. The position requires building and nurturing a high-performing team that collaborates effectively across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in secure software systems and a customer-first mindset.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• 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.

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

• 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.