Software Engineer II

Overview

We are dynamic team focused on securing cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. We are leading new initiatives and research projects across AI Security, Identity Protection, and SaaS Defense.

Our teams are dedicated to building cutting-edge Cyber Defense solutions, leveraging state-of-the-art cloud technologies, big data, AI, and modern UX platforms to deliver unparalleled value to our customers.   

As part of our team, youll collaborate with software engineers, program managers, and security researchers to develop solutions that protect, detect, and respond to evolving cybersecurity threats. We value diversity and believe that different experiences and perspectives make our team stronger. 

Responsibilities

• contribute to business-critical initiatives in Microsoft Security
• Requiring deep technical skills and the ability to quickly adapt to new areas.
• Will improve the end-to-end lifecycle of services
• Your role involves working on high-end technologies and collaborating across disciplines to deliver impactful features.
• You will also collaborate with multiple teams across Microsoft to deliver key customer solutions.
• Analyze complex system behavior and apply modern engineering practices to streamline deployments and reduce costs.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, including hands‑on development in one or more modern programming languages such as C, Java, C++, Python.
• Strong understanding of core software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, object‑oriented design, and scalable system principles.
• Experience developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining production‑quality code, following established coding standards and development processes.
• Working knowledge of cloud, distributed systems, or service‑based architectures, with exposure to reliability, performance, and monitoring concepts.
  
  

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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