Senior Customer Experience Engineer

Microsoft Corporation

Redmond, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$119,800–$234,700 Per Year

SKILLS

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Background Investigation, Business Operations, CISM - Certified Information Security Manager, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, CompTIA Security+, Computer Science, Computer Security, Continuous Improvement, Crisis Management, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Diversity, English Language, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Protection, GCIA - GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst, GIAC - Global Information Assurance Certification, GSEC - GIAC Security Essentials Certification, Government Requirements, Hunting, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Mentoring, Microsoft Certifications, Microsoft Product Family, On Call, Power Amplifier, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Support, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Resolve Customer Issues, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Root Cause Analysis, Security Architecture, Software Engineering, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Technical Support, Time Management

LOCATION

Redmond, WA

POSTED

11 days ago

**Overview** The Customer Experience Engineering (CxE) CARE organization is a foundational part of Microsoft Security's mission to make the world a safer place. We anticipate and solve customer support needs by amplifying the voice of the customer within engineering and delivering scalable, high-impact solutions. Every engagement is designed to build trust, resilience, and long-term success-guided by a deep commitment to diversity, inclusion, and innovation. We're looking for individuals who are passionate about customer success and energized by solving complex technical challenges. If you thrive in environments where innovation and empathy shape the customer experience, you'll find purpose here. Be on the cusp of innovation where generative AI solutions such as Microsoft Security CoPilot are helping security and IT professionals respond to cyberthreats faster and process signals as scale. Join a team of cloud professionals who believe that delivering extraordinary support is not just a function-but a mission. As a Customer Lead Engineer (CLE), you'll serve as a trusted advisor and engineering advocate for Microsoft's most strategic customers to help them achieve success with Microsoft Security portfolio of products. CLEs provide proactive guidance to help customers maximize their investment, operational excellence, crisis management, technical advocacy, and enable seamless collaboration across Microsoft. This is a deeply technical, customer-focused, and relationship role that is ideal for Consultants, Enterprise Architects, Technical Account Mangers, and Cloud Architects with cross-functional skills, deep technical expertise, experience managing high-intensity situations, and a passion for driving customer outcomes through engineering-led support. \#MSFTSecurity???#CxEJobs **Responsibilities** + Strategic Technical Leadership: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned strategic customers, developing a deep understanding of their security architecture, business goals, and operational environment; representing the engagement up through CISO levels. + Technical Escalations: Directly engage and respond to technical escalations from Microsoft's Mission Critical Security Customers as part of a?24/7 globally distributed engineering team and participate in the On-Call roster. + Accelerated Incident Resolution: With minimal guidance, lead the response to critical incidents, acting as Incident Commander when necessary. Drive mitigation efforts, coordinate engineering engagement, and ensure timely root cause analysis and communication. + Escalation Management: Own and manage technical escalations, ensuring swift resolution and transparent communication with both customers and internal stakeholders in a 24x7x365 environment. + Customer Advocacy: Represent the voice of the customer within Microsoft Security Engineering. Influence product direction and support strategies based on customer feedback and real-world deployment insights. + Collaboration: Collaborate closely with customers, account teams, product managers, core engineering, and support engineers to understand customer architecture, troubleshoot complex product issues, and align with stakeholders to drive resolution of critical escalations. + Continuous Improvement: Identify systemic issues and contribute to long-term improvements in product quality, supportability, and customer experience. **Qualifications** Required: + Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Data Analytics/Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), or related field AND 4+ years experience in technology industry, cloud, technical support, and/or customer experience engineering OR equivalent experience. Preferred: + 7+ years in a customer-facing, deep technical security-oriented role with demonstrated experience with crisis management, Incident Response, or escalation handling. + 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Security products (e.g., Microsoft Defender, Entra, Intune, Sentinel, Purview) and enterprise security operations. + 5+ years of experience communicating in English language, demonstrating fluency in written and spoken communication + Participation in a 24x7x365 on-call rotation. + Alignment with US-East Coast Time Zones for optimal customer coverage and team collaboration + Advanced Degree (e.g. Master's, PhD). + Communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear business impacts. + Growth mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and technical excellence. + Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks, enterprise risk management, incident response and threat hunting + Certifications in Microsoft and/or competing Cloud Technologies in Security such as SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, SC-900, SC-100, AZ-500, AI-900 + Industry Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, GIAC (GSEC, GCIA), CrowdStrike CCFA/CCFR + Ability to mentor and develop technical skills in others. Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:? + Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Customer Experience Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800.00 - $234,700.00 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $160,200.00 - $261,000.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations. 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COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

FOUNDED

1975

WEBSITE

http://www.microsoft.com

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