Software Engineer II - C++

Deliver high-quality, well-tested, secure, and maintainable code. Contribute to architecture, design, code reviews, and development of mission-critical components. Build deep knowledge in a key area of the Defender protection stack and drive continuous improvements.

• Deliver high-quality, well-tested, secure, and maintainable code.
• Contribute to architecture, design, code reviews, and development of mission-critical components.
• Build deep knowledge in a key area of the Defender protection stack and drive continuous improvements.
• Promote best practices and help create a collaborative, high-quality environment by providing constructive feedback during design and code reviews, and continuously improving security, compliance, and quality standards.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams across Microsoft—including Engineering, Research, and PM—and partner with Defender and Windows teams.
• Participate in a shared on-call rotation to ensure reliability and customer trust.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, C, C++, C#, or Python
• OR equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience designing, developing, or maintaining secure software systems, with applied knowledge of authentication, data protection, access control, and secure coding practices
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.

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

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.