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Principal Security Engineer

Microsoft

Location

Redmond, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/29/2026

Compensation

$142,800 - $304,200 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202696.0% approval-64% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Principal Security Engineer will be part of the Microsoft Edge Browser Security team, focusing on enhancing the security of Microsoft Edge and the broader web ecosystem. This role involves defining security strategies, identifying risks, and driving security investments. The engineer will engage in proactive and reactive security measures, collaborating with various teams to mitigate vulnerabilities and respond to threats. Additionally, the position emphasizes mentoring and leading security research initiatives to improve overall security posture.

Requirements

  • Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or related field AND 3+ years experience in relevant areas OR equivalent experience.
  • Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or related field AND 4+ years experience in relevant areas OR equivalent experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or related field AND 6+ years experience in relevant areas OR equivalent experience.
  • Significant experience in vulnerability research and exploit analysis.
  • Experience in code auditing and secure architecture review.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate the security landscape to identify emerging trends and potential vulnerabilities.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to design and implement security solutions.
  • Develop and oversee the implementation of security analysis plans aligned with business objectives.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert to identify potential security issues and tools.
  • Direct organization-wide security reviews and synthesize findings in analysis reports.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Microsoft Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

503

FY2026

Approval rate

96.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

3,062

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.7%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-64%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-83%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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