Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft Security is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) team, a cornerstone of Microsoft's cloud strategy. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on critical authentication and authorization services that impact millions of users worldwide across Azure, Office 365, XBOX, and Windows platforms.

The position focuses on designing and optimizing sign-in and sign-up experiences, handling billions of daily requests that power authentication and programmability. You'll be working with advanced storage and distributed systems, applying sophisticated algorithms to solve large-scale and high-performance challenges.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing secure, reliable, and modular services while ensuring optimal performance through well-defined interfaces and comprehensive monitoring. The role requires expertise in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, and cyber security, with a strong emphasis on Security Operations Center (SOC) detection and threat analytics.

Microsoft offers an impressive compensation package with a base salary range of $117,200 - $229,200 USD (higher in SF and NYC areas), along with comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. The work environment is flexible with up to 100% work from home options and minimal travel requirements (0-25%).

This is an exceptional opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about security and distributed systems to make a significant impact on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technologies and a world-class team. The role combines technical challenges with real-world impact, as you'll be directly contributing to making the digital world safer for millions of users.