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Principal Software Engineer - Microsoft Threat Protection

Israel, Tel Aviv, Herzliya · Job Posted March 04, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • 10+ years of professional experience as a software engineer building large-scale systems
  • Proven leadership, communication and execution skills
  • 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
  • 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)
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