Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft's Defender for Office (MDO) team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Foundations organization. The role focuses on protecting customers from advanced threats in Microsoft's email and Teams collaboration workloads. You'll be responsible for building the next iteration of services, optimizing existing architecture for value savings, and implementing new technologies to enhance product agility. The position involves working with high-scale distributed systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining security standards.

The MDO team operates at the forefront of Microsoft's security investments, focusing on detecting and neutralizing malicious activities including malware, phishing, fraud, and spam. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll work in an agile environment, collaborating with peer engineers, product management, and partners to develop durable solutions that meet customer needs.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $117,200 to $229,200 per year (higher in SF and NYC areas), along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. This hybrid position allows up to 50% work from home, with 0-25% travel requirements.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of technical engineering experience, strong distributed systems knowledge, and expertise in various programming languages. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, inclusion, and collaboration, working on critical security infrastructure that protects Microsoft's global customer base.