Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft's Azure Front Door WAF team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their expanding team focused on protecting Microsoft services and customers. The role involves developing and operating the Web Application Firewall within Azure Front Door, a globally distributed suite of services providing acceleration, caching, and protection. You'll be working on critical security infrastructure that processes terabits of traffic per second, building services at Layer 7 and Layer 3/4 to detect and prevent malicious activities and DDoS attacks.

As a team member, you'll be responsible for developing super-scalable, lightweight, and reliable code that safeguards customer workloads across various networking layers. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, innovate in cloud security, and collaborate with multiple teams to deliver complex solutions. You'll be crucial in enhancing the platform's performance, quality, and reliability.

The role offers flexible working arrangements, with the option to work up to 50% from home. You'll be joining Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization globally, working in a culture that values growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration. The position requires strong technical expertise in systems programming languages and distributed systems, with a focus on high-performance networking and security infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about cloud security, distributed systems, and high-scale infrastructure. You'll be working at the forefront of cloud security technology, protecting millions of customers while building next-generation security solutions. The role offers comprehensive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact on global cloud security infrastructure.