Microsoft Principal Software Engineer 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

755309027

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline and 14+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C/C++
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technical skills including understanding of object-oriented programming & design, algorithms, systems internal concepts & performance.
• Development experience on Linux and its internals knowledge.

Demonstrable coding, debugging, design, testing and problem-solving skills

As a Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, you will collaborate with security engineering teams to plan, design, implement, and validate cutting-edge security solutions for Linux platforms, covering all phases from concept to deployment. Leading design reviews, you will advocate for best practices in code quality and drive the adoption of performance metrics to enhance software stability and functionality. You will be responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining extensible and reusable code, identifying and addressing coding issues, and conducting effective code reviews. Engaging in system architecture and feature design, you will write proof of concept code to explore and validate new ideas. This role requires providing strategic insights during the product design phase to ensure alignment with customer needs and business objectives, while also working closely with a geographically distributed team, including product managers, security researchers, and developers, to drive key product improvements. Upholding and promoting the organizational culture and values, you will foster an environment of innovation, quality, and accountability, contributing to the overall growth and success of the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint team.