Principal Software Engineer - Copilot Security

Job description

Overview Copilot Security is at the core of Microsoft’s mission to deliver trusted, human-centered AI experiences. We make security and resilience intrinsic to every Copilot interaction—across devices, platforms, and ecosystems. Our work spans secure identity flows, defenses against emerging threats like prompt injection, and privacy-first systems that scale globally. Copilot for consumers is entering a new era of agentic AI—where intelligent agents act on behalf of users across Windows, Edge, web, and mobile. We’re seeking a hands-on Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of security features and innovative solutions that harness agentic AI to both protect our customers and enable new agentic capabilities in Copilot. You’ll design, build, and ship AI-powered defenses, secure orchestration frameworks, and enabling technologies that empower Copilot to act safely and responsibly at scale. This role demands deep engineering expertise, creativity in applying agentic AI to security challenges, and a passion for building systems that balance innovation with trust. Why This Role Matters: Your work will directly shape how hundreds of millions of users experience safe, trustwor...