Principal Technical Product Manager (TPM) - Cryptography & Post-Quantum Security

Overview Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Microsoft Security is committed to making the world a safer place by empowering organizations to protect their digital assets against evolving cyber threats. Through continuous innovation and a growth mindset, we build cutting-edge security solutions that help customers stay ahead of emerging challenges. The Compass group addresses one of the most critical emerging challenges in cybersecurity: securing cryptographic infrastructure in the AI and quantum era. Driven by evolving threats, growing customer demand, and increasing regulatory requirements, organizations must gain visibility, control, and protection over their cryptographic assets while preparing for a quantum-safe future. To address this challenge, Microsoft Security is establishing a new product group to build the next generation of cryptographic security solutions, from continuous discovery and risk assessment to AI-driven remediation and post-quantum readiness. Working closely with teams across Microsoft, we have a unique opportunity to shape a new product from the ground up, bringing together expertise in cybersecurity, AI, cryptography, and cloud-scale engineering to deliver solutions with global impact. As a Technical Product Manager in the Compass group, you will sit at the intersection of deep technology and customer value. This is a highly technical, hands-on role. You will go deep on cryptography, cloud security architecture, and AI agents. You will build novel proofs-of-concept to validate ideas quickly, and you will translate customer requirements into a clear, buildable product plan. You will work closely with engineering, security research, and partner teams across Microsoft to shape the product's direction and get it to market. This role offers a rare opportunity to influence a strategic Microsoft investment from day one, take on complex technical challenges, and help build security solutions with global impact. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day, we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Responsibilities Become a founding member and help shape its direction, practices, and culture. Shape the product from day one, and define its vision, strategy, and roadmap. Identify strategic integrations and new capabilities that help customers secure their cryptography and become quantum-safe. Turn customer needs into a product plan by working directly with enterprise customers and partners to understand their cryptographic challenges, and translate them into technical specs and prioritized product plans. Build novel proofs-of-concept yourself to validate ideas fast and show what's possible. Partner closely with engineers, researchers, and product teams across Microsoft on architecture and AI agent design, balancing security, scale, and speed. Drive alignment across Microsoft and work closely with stakeholders and leadership to agree on priorities, drive decisions, and deliver integrations. Qualifications You have at least 10+ years of experience in Technical Product Management, with ownership of complex cloud and security products from concept to production. Proven ability to translate customer and partner needs into clear technical specifications, prioritized roadmap, and execution with engineering and research teams. Strong technical depth with hands-on prototyping capability (coding/PoCs) and practical understanding of cloud/distributed systems design tradeoffs (scale, reliability, security, performance). Experience delivering cybersecurity products, cloud security platforms or security services. Demonstrated cross-functional leadership in ambiguous 0-to-1 environments, including influencing stakeholders and driving decisions to delivery. Preferred Qualifications B.Sc./M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience). Experience prototyping or shipping AI/LLM or agentic workflow capabilities. Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with cryptographic infrastructures and the following: PKI, keys, certificates, Identity and digital signatures, cryptographic protocols and libraries. Experience in startup-like / 0-to-1 product incubation environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and executive audiences. 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.