The Microsoft Offensive Research & Security Engineering (MORSE) team is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to enhance the security of Microsoft's products and devices. This role involves identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities across various platforms, including operating systems and cloud technologies. The engineer will collaborate with teams across Windows and Azure to develop security solutions and influence system design. Ideal candidates will have a passion for solving complex problems and delivering impactful security outcomes.

• Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years experience in security or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years experience in security or related field OR equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.

• Drive identification and analysis of security vulnerabilities across operating system and platform components.
• Develop and influence mitigations and protections that reduce risk across platforms.
• Advocate for security with engineering teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to the development and scaling of security tooling and detection capabilities.
• Partner across organizations to translate security findings into systemic improvements.
• Stay current on attacker techniques and emerging vulnerability classes.
• Provide technical leadership within and across teams, mentoring peers on best practices.

• 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.