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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. The Microsoft Security organization accelerates Microsoft’s mission and bold ambitions to ensure that our company and industry is securing digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds in our customers’ heterogeneous environments, as well as ensuring the security of our own internal estate. We are looking for a highly driven and motivated Software Engineer II to design and build the next generation of endpoint protection using AI, optimizing for the latest silicon innovations and Windows OS enhancements. This includes championing fundamentals such as performance, scaling to platforms big and small, and driving foundational changes throughout the entire Defender stack. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer II with a deep understanding of the Windows operating system. This role offers opportunities to develop architectural solutions from the ground up, focusing on fundamentals such as performance, reliability, and extensibility. 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. This position provides the potential for tremendous personal and career growth across many dimensions. You’ll have the opportunity to work across divisional boundaries and develop a broad understanding of Microsoft’s business while making a meaningful impact on society.
Job Responsibility:
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
Embody our culture and values
Requirements:
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
4+ years of experience working with multithreading and synchronization
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
This position will be required to pass the Microsoft background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Nice to have:
Master'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 OR 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 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