Job Description
Microsoft seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design and implement scalable products for hybrid workforces, customers, and non-human workload identities.
Overview
Microsoft Security aims to make the world a safer place by reshaping security and empowering users, customers, and developers with a security cloud that protects them with end-to-end, simplified solutions.
The Microsoft Security organization accelerates Microsoft's mission to secure digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds in customers' heterogeneous environments and ensures the security of Microsoft's internal estate.
Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day.
Job Description
We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join the Microsoft Identity and Network Access (IDNA) Authorization group.
In this role, you will design and implement scalable products aimed at protecting access for hybrid workforces, customers, and non-human workload identities.
Our solution is the only one that offers unified, multilayered identity and network access security.
We innovate on multiple technical aspects, including architecting services for large-scale and low-latency requirements to handle millions of requests per minute, completing under 10ms, reducing surface area by granular controls, and having least standing privileges between systems.
Responsibilities
• Designing distributed systems that are performant, resilient, and secure at scale
• Building fine-grained authorization capabilities and delivering the next-generation experience
• Operating a large-scale production platform used by over a billion active users
• Driving cloud-native innovation to improve production systems
• Working closely with engineers, service teams across Microsoft, and external customers to accelerate the feedback loop and integrate insights directly from end-users into product development
Requirements
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Rust, Go, Java, or Python
• Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure and services
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to diagnose issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions
• Proven experience in building scalable and reliable software solutions
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.