Principal Software Engineer - Microsoft Threat Protection

Overview

Israel is the biggest Microsoft center of excellence in the security domain and plays a pivotal role in safeguarding our global digital ecosystem. As the largest Microsoft center of excellence in the security domain, our teams in Israel are at the forefront of innovation and defense against emerging cyber threats. With over 60% of our site dedicated to security, we are committed to developing cutting-edge solutions that protect millions of users worldwide. Our contributions have a profound impact on the global security organization, driving advancements and setting new standards in cybersecurity. Our teams are dedicated to building cutting-edge Cyber Defense solutions, leveraging state-of-the-art cloud technologies, big data, AI, and modern UX platforms to deliver unparalleled value to our customers.   

Are you an excellent teammate, looking to work in a lively, dynamic environment, where you can contribute, learn, and influence? Are you passionate about developing state-of-the-art engineering systems? Join our team of engineers to develop cutting edge detection and remediation systems. Be a part of defining and shaping the next big leap in the product's journey and all that - in our Tel Aviv office!

Our team values diversity of all types in candidates for our roles and we strive to hire people with different experiences and perspectives into our team. To that end, we know that no candidate has every desired skill and experience, but all of us together makes our team strong. 

Responsibilities

As a principal engineer on our team, you will be working on cutting edge technologies to deliver exciting new features that impact and protect millions of users, with cross-team and cross-discipline collaboration (engineering, PM, design, research and data science). You will work closely with experienced engineers and be part of an agile and fast-moving development team - and will have a role in mentoring others, helping them succeed while providing additional leadership and technical bandwidth to oversee particularly complex and high-impact projects. You will be expected to apply a critical view of our infrastructure, technologies and development process, proactively pushing to improve the product and our group. Our group is consistent from both feature teams and platform teams and we are looking for candidate with passion in either or both.

You Are Expected To

• Drive, execute (Hands on) and oversee technical initiatives across teams that deliver substantial business value, utilizing the work of others and shaping the direction of the business.
• Coordinate initiatives, managing dependencies, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Serve as a key technical advisor and confidant to leaders in the team, aligning closely with their values, and priorities and shaping their strategy.
• Represent the team in various forums, ensuring consistent communication and implementation of leadership directives.
• Provide clear and concise communication of technical issues and solutions to stakeholders at all levels.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and engineering excellence.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement, encouraging professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure technical decisions align with business goals and promote long-term sustainability and scalability.
• Optimize processes and workflows, enhancing overall productivity and effectiveness across the organization.
  
  

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience as a software engineer building large-scale systems.
• Proven leadership, communication and execution skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others around you.
• Deep expertise in software development, architecture, and design principles, including experience with distributed computing platforms for high-scale systems and massive amounts of data.
• Experience leveraging AI tools and automation to enhance engineering velocity, code quality, and operational efficiency, with a strong focus on responsible AI principles.
  
  

Other

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software and Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Excellent teammate skills, effectiveness both in independent and collaborative work and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in leadership roles of a large-scale, complex organization.
• Ability to learn and use new technologies.
• Working experience in Java (or equivalent).
• Experience with databases (MongoDB, Cosmos DB, Redis, Azure Data Explorer preferred).
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools (ADO preferred). 
• Background in security and cloud-based applications (Kubernetes preferred).
  
  

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.