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Principal Security Engineer Manager at Microsoft

Department: Penetration Testing

Compensation

$142,800 – $274,800/yr

Setup
Hybrid
Location
Redmond, Washington
Type
Full-time
Level
lead/mgmt
Posted

Description

Microsoft’s Windows Attack Research & Protection team is hiring a Principal Security Engineer Manager to lead security engineers building automation for vulnerability discovery, explanation, quantification, and remediation in native Windows code. The role involves developing tools for scalable security testing, collaborating with product teams, and managing the team’s technical direction and cohesion. Candidates need a relevant master’s or bachelor’s degree plus 4+ or 6+ years of security or related experience, respectively, and at least one year of people management experience. The typical U.S. base pay range is USD $142,800–$274,800 per year, with higher ranges for the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area.

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