Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft Entra Identity, a cornerstone of Azure cloud security, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Intelligent Data Experience (IDX) team. This role sits at the intersection of big data and security, processing trillions of signals daily to generate actionable insights for Microsoft customers and internal partners. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies including Security Copilot and AI-agentic experiences.

The role combines software engineering excellence with data engineering expertise, requiring someone who can develop scalable services while delivering valuable big data insights. Working alongside Data Scientists, you'll help shape the data development roadmap and align with Microsoft's broader data strategy. The position is based in Redmond, WA, with a hybrid work arrangement allowing up to 50% work from home.

This is a critical role within Microsoft Security, an organization dedicated to making the world safer through end-to-end security solutions. The team processes massive amounts of data to protect over 800,000 organizations, making this an impactful position with significant reach. The compensation is competitive, ranging from $117,200 to $229,200, with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in distributed systems, cloud services, and big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka. Experience with ML, Generative AI, and Copilot is highly valued. The role demands someone who can think strategically while maintaining strong execution capabilities, all while upholding Microsoft's commitment to security, compliance, and supportability.