Senior Software Engineer - CTJ -POLY

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$117,200 - $229,200
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Engineer - CTJ -POLY

Microsoft Security is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team in building and scaling critical security programs and services. This role is part of Microsoft's Security organization, which plays a crucial role in securing digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds in heterogeneous environments.

The position requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI access and focuses on developing and maintaining security services within Azure. You'll be working on mission-critical systems that protect Microsoft's vast digital infrastructure and its customers.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing robust security solutions, participating in on-call rotations, and contributing to the improvement of service reliability and scalability. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $117,200 to $229,200 per year (varies by location), along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and investment options.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in software engineering, strong programming skills in languages like C++, Java, or Python, and a passion for security. You'll be joining a culture centered on embracing a growth mindset and inspiring excellence, where your work will directly impact billions of users worldwide.

This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge security technologies while collaborating with talented professionals in Microsoft's security organization. You'll be part of a team that's reshaping security and empowering users, customers, and developers with end-to-end, simplified solutions.

The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to maintain security clearances. You'll be based in Reston, VA, working on-site with some travel requirements (0-25%). This is a chance to contribute to Microsoft's mission of making the world a safer place while working with state-of-the-art security technologies and practices.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - CTJ -POLY

  • Participate in periodic 24x7 on-call duties to ensure service health and reliability
  • Envision, design, write and deliver software and infrastructure to improve security services
  • Solve problems relating to mission critical services
  • Create solutions to prevent problem recurrence
  • Mentor, support, grow and learn as a positive team-oriented developer

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - CTJ -POLY

Java
JavaScript
Python
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 4+ years technical engineering experience
  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud background check

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer - CTJ -POLY

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
401k
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

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