Principal Data Privacy & Governance Engineer

Microsoft • New York, NY

106d • $139,900 - $274,800

About The Position

Microsoft AI (MAI) is seeking an experienced Principal Data Privacy & Governance Engineer to help build mission applications and platform components for our personal AI, Copilot systems. We're looking for someone who possesses technical prowess, a methodical approach to problem-solving, proficiency in distributed systems and a mastery of templating to architect solutions that stand the test of time and who will bring an abundance of positive energy, empathy, and kindness to the team every day, in addition to being highly effective. This role is pivotal in ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance, and secure data usage across the organization. Our newly formed organization, MAI, is dedicated to advancing Copilot and other consumer AI products and research. The team is responsible for Copilot, Bing, Edge, and generative AI research. Come be a part of the team shaping the future personal computing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years' experience building scalable services on top of public cloud infrastructure like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Extensive use of datastores like RDBMS, key-value stores, etc.
• 3+ years experience in collaborating with engineering, product, legal, and compliance teams to embed privacy-by-design principles and build automated scalable governance mechanisms into our data infrastructure.
• 3+ years experience in building data lineage tracking, proactive alerting mechanisms monitoring and enforce compliance with internal standards and external regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and user experience.
• Dedication to writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a focus on application quality, performance, and security.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements and deadlines.
• Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team.

Responsibilities

• Build tools in the areas of data security, privacy and governance products in distributed data, cloud platform environments.
• Work collaboratively with other Platform, infrastructure, application engineers as well as AI Researchers to build next generation automated data governance systems.
• Ship high-quality, well-tested, secure, and maintainable code.
• Find a path to get things done despite roadblocks to get your work into the hands of users quickly and iteratively.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, design-driven, product development cycle.
• Embody our Culture and Values.

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree