Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft Entra ID is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their core authentication and directory services team. This role is at the heart of Microsoft's cloud strategy, serving millions of Azure, Microsoft 365, Xbox, and Windows users worldwide. You'll work on critical authentication, authorization, and directory services that handle billions of requests daily.

The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in storage and distributed systems, applying innovative algorithms for solving problems at scale. You'll be part of evolving the directory store platform to meet future decade's needs, working specifically on the backend directory store that's central to Entra ID's architecture.

Microsoft's culture promotes diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion, providing team members with numerous opportunities for learning and career growth. The team maintains a strong sense of accountability and operates in an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.

The role involves working with cloud computing technologies, security systems, and large-scale distributed systems. You'll be responsible for designing and developing solutions that maintain high performance while serving billions of identities and authentication requests. The position requires expertise in programming languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript, or Python, along with strong experience in cloud platforms and distributed systems.

Benefits include industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, investment options, parental leave, and generous time off. The company offers a competitive salary range of $117,200 - $229,200 USD per year, with higher ranges for specific locations like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about security, scalable systems, and want to make a significant impact on products used by millions of users globally. The role combines technical challenges with the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure that powers Microsoft's cloud services.