This role pays more than
57%
of similar roles. Most pay
$149,125–$208,975
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$177k
versus about
$179k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
598 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 586 roles with salary data.
Senior Security Engineer and Principal Security Engineer (Multiple Positions) join the Windows Security team to protect Windows client and server operating systems. This hands-on role focuses on offensive security, security engineering, and developing mitigations for OS platforms. You will perform security design reviews, code reviews, penetration testing, and vulnerability research to identify risks in network protocols and core features. Day-to-day tasks include building reusable agents and tools to automate security reviews, uncovering novel attack vectors, and developing proof-of-concept mitigations while partnering with product engineering teams. The role requires proficiency in native code (C/C++), writing fuzzers, and a deep understanding of operating system security fundamentals and computer science. You will address the technical challenge of proactively defending against cybersecurity threats by designing durable, scalable defenses for Windows products and devices within a complex ecosystem.
What does a Security Engineer earn?
Median $185250 from 84 postings across 39 companies.