This role pays more than
51%
of similar roles. Most pay
$131,775–$191,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$152k
versus about
$162k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 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
557 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 537 roles with salary data.
As a Security Engineer II (Services) on the Windows Security team, you will focus on offensive security, security engineering, and developing mitigations for online services. You will perform security design reviews, code reviews, penetration testing, and vulnerability research to proactively defend against cybersecurity threats. Your daily responsibilities include building reusable agents and tools to improve review consistency, identifying novel attack vectors, and demonstrating the real-world impact of flaws to aid in prioritization. You will collaborate with product engineering teams to design durable defenses and advocate for security investments. The role requires strong computer science skills, an adversary mindset to bypass controls, and expertise in code audits and automated tools. This position addresses the critical challenge of securing the infrastructure and services that power Windows products used by a global audience.
What does a Security Engineer earn?
Median $185000 from 91 postings across 43 companies.