Software Engineering Manager, Windows Kernel Security Core

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering

In short

Lead a team of engineers developing security-critical, low-level platform technologies for Windows and Azure, focusing on virtualization and hardware-assisted isolation. This role involves guiding architecture, implementation, and validation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to define technical direction and deliver secure, reliable solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Guide partnerships with stakeholders to determine user, security, and platform requirements.
  • Lead the team in identifying dependencies and developing architecture and design documents for OS security features.
  • Guide the development, optimization, debugging, refactoring, and reuse of low-level code.
  • Diagnose complex product issues, develop corrective actions, and support security-critical components.
  • Drive project plans and release plans in coordination with partner teams.
  • Lead product development and scaling, applying engineering best practices.
  • Model, coach, and care for team members by defining clear outcomes and investing in their growth.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, OR equivalent experience.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
  • Required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, OR equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years people management experience.

Benefits

  • The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year.
  • For San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.
  • Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
#security#windows#azure#kernel#software engineering#management
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Company

Microsoft

Job Posted

10 hours ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

Remote

Salary

US$142,800–274,800 · Negotiable

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

United States

Qualification

Bachelor, Master

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