Microsoft Security is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Microsoft Defender engineering team, focusing on cutting-edge cloud security products. This role is part of Microsoft's mission to make the world safer through comprehensive security solutions. The position involves building and delivering cloud solutions at massive scale, protecting millions of computers from thousands of active attacks monthly. As a senior engineer, you'll work on highly sensitive government environments, requiring Top Secret clearance.
The role combines DevOps and software engineering responsibilities, where you'll lead cloud design, service architecture, and infrastructure development. You'll be instrumental in ensuring service stability, meeting performance SLAs, and delivering engineering solutions across complex cloud environments. The position requires collaboration with multiple teams, focusing on security rigor and compliance automation.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about cybersecurity and cloud computing. You'll work with state-of-the-art technologies while protecting critical infrastructure. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to impact billions of users worldwide. Microsoft's culture emphasizes growth mindset, excellence, and inclusive collaboration.
Key aspects include leading technical initiatives, participating in on-call rotations, and working in secure facilities. The position requires U.S. citizenship and top security clearances, reflecting the critical nature of the work. You'll be part of Microsoft's broader mission to empower organizations while maintaining the highest security standards.