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Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, U.S.
Full-Time
Posted Oct 07, 2025
3 days / week in-office

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About the role

Security represents the most critical priorities for our customers in a world awash in digital threats, regulatory scrutiny, and estate complexity. Microsoft Security aspires to make the world a safer place for all. We want to reshape security and empower every user, customer, and developer with a security cloud that protects them with end to end, simplified solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with multiple teams across Microsoft, architecting and implementing solutions deeply integrated into the Defender stack
  • Drive proof-of-concept projects to enable innovative solutions using AI
  • Write high-quality, maintainable code, and review contributions from other engineers
  • Analyze and optimize performance and reliability of the defender stack
  • Mentor other engineers, providing guidance and oversight on complex projects

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • 3+ years experience developing software for Windows or Linux OS internals, including kernel-level components and system services
  • 3+ years of cloud service experience including, but not limited to Azure, GCP, and AWS
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements

Benefits

  • 401k matching
  • Health insurance
  • Flight privileges
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

About the Company

Microsoft Security aspires to make the world a safer place for all. We want to reshape security and empower every user, customer, and developer with a security cloud that protects them with end to end, simplified solutions.

Job Details

Salary Range

$119,800 - $234,700/yearly

Location

Redmond, Washington, U.S.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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