Job Description
Overview
As a Software Engineer 2 on the Microsoft Security Exposure Management (MSEM) team, youll help build the platform that empowers every organization to see, understand, and reduce their security risk before attackers can exploit it. Sitting at the heart of Microsoft Securitys Securing AI pillar, youll design and ship the services that continuously discover assets, map attack paths, quantify exposure, and help drive remediation across an increasingly AI-driven threat landscape. Youll write production code across the full stack, tackle problems of scale and data richness that few environments can offer, and partner closely with other organizations to ensure customers can adopt AI confidently and securely. This role is a rare opportunity to grow as an engineer while directly advancing Microsoft Securitys mission to make the world a safer place.
Responsibilities
Design and ship features end-to-end in our scalable, high-throughput distributed systems.Own your components from design discussion through deployment, and learning what it takes to run services reliably in production at Microsoft scale.Own the quality, performance, and operational health of what you build, using strong testing, telemetry, and thoughtful error handling so defenders can trust the exposure insights we deliver.Contribute to shaping the scope and technical direction of your projects by helping turn ambiguous problems in attack-path analysis, asset discovery, and AI-driven risk into well-defined, achievable actions.Collaborate across teams to reach shared goals and growing into an engineer others rely on for support and clear thinking.Work at the leading edge of Securing AI, gaining hands-on experience with the novel security challenges of an AI-driven threat landscape and the massive, rich datasets that make MSEM a rare place to grow as an engineer.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C, Java, JavaScript, or Python, or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years designing, building, and operating scalable cloud services or distributed systems (Azure/AWS/GCP) with production ownership and CI/CD integration.
- 2+ years programming in C, Java, Go, or Python.
Preferred Qualifications -
- Masters Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C, Java, JavaScript, or Python.3+ years developing high-throughput, multi-tenant services with fundamentals in concurrency, resiliency, error handling, testing, and maintainability.
- Experience with live-site operations, telemetry/monitoring, incident response, and performance optimization of production systems.
- Experience with large-scale data processing or pipelines (e.g., Kusto/Azure Data Explorer, Spark, or similar) to turn high-volume signal into actionable insight.Familiarity with security engineering concepts (authentication, data protection, access control, secure coding) and/or interest in AI/ML and the security challenges of AI systems.
Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 - $261,000 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
Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Redmond, WA |
| Industry | Computer Software |
| Salary | $119,800–$234,700 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1975 |
| Website | http://www.microsoft.com |
About Company
DO WHAT YOU LOVE
Make your mark on the world’s most used technologies. Develop the next hit mobile application. Pioneer a startup that could be the next big thing. At Microsoft, you choose your path.
Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is a top innovator in both the consumer and enterprise technology industry. Just a few of the many things our products do are unleash creativity, connect businesses, and make learning more fun. But our continued success is based on one thing: our employees. We hire amazing, talented people and give them the opportunities—and the tools—to succeed.
WHY MICROSOFT?
As a Microsoft employee, you’re surrounded by a diverse group of the smartest people in your field. This fosters new ideas, better business results, and creates a dynamic work environment. In the office, you’re constantly challenged and supported by your colleagues. Every day holds something new and exciting.
We also offer unparalleled depth and breadth of career opportunities. As an industry leader in multiple fields, working for Microsoft means being able to do whatever you feel passionate about—and being able to make an impact in that field. From day one, we give our employees significant responsibility. This means that you’ll know that you directly contributed to something that has a positive impact on people worldwide. Whether you choose to work in management, dive deep into the newest technology, or explore multiple professions, you’ll find everything you need at Microsoft to drive your career—and to make a difference.
WE GET IT – YOU’RE MORE THAN YOUR JOB
Everyone works differently and is motivated by different things. We also understand that there’s more to you than your job. That’s why we offer competitive pay and a wide assortment of benefits-- to help you make the most of life at work and away from it.
GET THE BALL ROLLING
Make your mark on the world’s most used technologies. Develop the next hit mobile application. Pioneer a startup that could be the next big thing. At Microsoft, you choose your path.
Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is a top innovator in both the consumer and enterprise technology industry. Just a few of the many things our products do are unleash creativity, connect businesses, and make learning more fun. But our continued success is based on one thing: our employees. We hire amazing, talented people and give them the opportunities—and the tools—to succeed.
WHY MICROSOFT?
As a Microsoft employee, you’re surrounded by a diverse group of the smartest people in your field. This fosters new ideas, better business results, and creates a dynamic work environment. In the office, you’re constantly challenged and supported by your colleagues. Every day holds something new and exciting.
We also offer unparalleled depth and breadth of career opportunities. As an industry leader in multiple fields, working for Microsoft means being able to do whatever you feel passionate about—and being able to make an impact in that field. From day one, we give our employees significant responsibility. This means that you’ll know that you directly contributed to something that has a positive impact on people worldwide. Whether you choose to work in management, dive deep into the newest technology, or explore multiple professions, you’ll find everything you need at Microsoft to drive your career—and to make a difference.
WE GET IT – YOU’RE MORE THAN YOUR JOB
Everyone works differently and is motivated by different things. We also understand that there’s more to you than your job. That’s why we offer competitive pay and a wide assortment of benefits-- to help you make the most of life at work and away from it.
GET THE BALL ROLLING