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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted
40 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $181k
This role $152k
$86k most similar roles pay here $251k

This role pays less than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $155,000–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

Based on 238 similar postings.

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About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 1103 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

As a Security Engineer II on Microsoft’s Edge Browser Security Team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the security of the Edge client code by engaging with developers to implement secure coding practices and conducting proactive vulnerability research at scale. Your day-to-day responsibilities include identifying and mitigating security issues, investigating incidents, participating in security reviews, and contributing to operational security efforts. You will work closely with industry partners to enhance web safety through contributions to the Chromium project. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in cybersecurity principles, code audit, fuzzer development, crash analysis, and web security, along with the ability to think like an adversary to find creative solutions for bypassing security functions. Proficiency in C++, JavaScript, and Python is essential, as well as experience with large-scale computing environments and threat modeling. This role requires a deep understanding of secure design and development best practices to reduce vulnerabilities and improve resilience across Microsoft’s Edge browser features.

What you'll do

  • Identifies security issues within assigned areas and proposes mitigation steps, escalating complex risks.
  • Investigates and diagnoses security incidents independently using established incident response processes.
  • Applies secure design and development best practices to reduce vulnerabilities in feature areas.
  • Assists in monitoring and responding to security events, vulnerabilities, and compliance issues.
  • Contributes to operational security efforts and helps identify opportunities for improvement.

What we're looking for

  • Master's Degree in a relevant field with 1+ year of experience or Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of experience.
  • Experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat analysis, cybersecurity, vulnerability research, and anomaly detection.
  • Ability to identify security issues, propose mitigation steps, and support implementation of security measures.
  • Proficiency in investigating, diagnosing, and triaging security incidents using established tools and processes.
  • Knowledge of secure design and development best practices to reduce vulnerabilities and improve resilience.

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