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Work type: On-site
Location: US
Salary: $119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted: 54 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $177k

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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 1580 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 1408 roles with salary data.

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Join our team of platform engineers at the intersection of identity, data security, and foundational capabilities, where you will build secure-by-default behaviors for Microsoft’s services and developer ecosystem. As a senior engineer, you will design and implement core security primitives that are scalable and reusable across products, ensuring least-privilege practices and data protection. Your day-to-day involves translating complex security requirements into concrete designs and high-quality code, collaborating closely with engineering teams to deliver production-ready solutions in multi-tenant environments. You will also mentor team members through design and code reviews, enhancing overall quality and operational readiness. This role demands expertise in building or operating security-critical services, including experience with authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms in production settings.

Skills

Python Go C# .NET Azure Kubernetes Docker CI/CD SQL PostgreSQL Redis OAuth OpenID Connect IAM Zero Trust MFA Data Encryption PCI DSS SOC 2

What you'll do

Design and implement core security capabilities reused across services.
Translate security requirements into concrete designs and production-ready solutions.
Deliver least-privilege improvements to reduce real-world risk in data protection.
Integrate with partner engineering teams to ensure solution reliability and usability.
Make sound engineering trade-offs for performance, safety, and operational readiness.
Raise the engineering bar through design reviews, code reviews, and mentorship.

What we're looking for

Experience building or operating security-critical multi-tenant services.
Demonstrated ability to deliver complex features end-to-end in production.
Strong technical depth and cross-org collaboration skills.
Ability to translate security requirements into reliable platform outcomes.
Expertise in identity, authorization, and data protection mechanisms.
Sound engineering judgment for performance, safety, and operational readiness.

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