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Software Engineer II - Windows Authentication

Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, U.S.
Full-Time
Posted Sep 17, 2025
3 days / week in-office

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About the role

The Windows Authentication team within the Windows Servicing and Delivery (WSD) organization at Microsoft owns the authentication and authorization stack across windows client and server platforms

Responsibilities

  • Debug complex Windows issues and root cause the problems
  • Develop robust fixes and writing code to test fixes
  • Conduct thorough testing to ensure the highest quality of security features and updates
  • Work on customer incidents and finding mitigations/solutions to real-world problems

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years software development and system design experience with coding in languages including C and C++
  • 2+ years experience problem solving, design, and implementation
  • Knowledge of authentication protocols, security principles, and performance optimization
  • Experience coding and debugging in C or C++

Benefits

  • 401k matching
  • Health insurance
  • Flight privileges
  • Generous time away
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Savings and investments
  • Discounts on products and services

About the Company

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more

Job Details

Salary Range

$100,600 - $199,000/yearly

Location

Redmond, Washington, U.S.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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