Microsoft

Microsoft

Software Engineer

Redmond, WAPosted Today$85,400 – $183,700
Full TimeMidUS

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Job Description

Become an integral member of the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) team, dedicated to protecting consumers and enterprises alike from cyber-attacks. Our mission is to safeguard every user with innovative proactive protection, detection, and response technologies, aiming to stay ahead of malicious actors and anticipating the threats of the future. Join a global engineering organization that sits at the forefront of Microsoft’s endpoint security innovation. Our team builds the core protection, detection, and response capabilities that safeguard millions of devices worldwide. We operate across geos, driving advancements in AI‑powered threat response, cross‑platform security, and cost‑efficient engineering at massive scale. Our team is looking for a Software Engineer to join us in shaping the standards and technology that companies depend on as AI transforms businesses. You’ll collaborate with Microsoft Research and cross‑functional engineering groups to push the boundaries of what modern security can do, especially in areas like reputation systems, heuristics, and automated incident response. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, 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.
  • 1+ year of experience with software performance analysis and optimization of native code (C/C++)
  • 1+ year of experience with using AI models and agentic flows

Skills & Technologies

JavaJavaScriptPython

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Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience Level

Mid

Salary Range

$85,400 – $183,700

Location

Redmond, WA

Posted

Today

Country

US