This role pays more than
51%
of similar roles. Most pay
$151,475–$209,400
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$177k
versus about
$180k
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
653 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 617 roles with salary data.
Senior Security Engineer and Principal Security Engineer (Services)- Multiple Positions will join the Windows Security team to protect products and services through offensive security, engineering, and mitigation of risks for online services. The role involves performing security design reviews, code reviews, penetration testing, and vulnerability research to proactively defend against cybersecurity threats. You will uncover novel attack vectors, develop proof-of-concept mitigations, and build reusable agents and tools to improve the consistency of security reviews. Day-to-day tasks include identifying architectural risks, demonstrating the real-world impact of flaws, and collaborating with engineering teams to design durable defenses. Required skills include a strong grasp of security fundamentals, computer science knowledge, and an adversary mindset to bypass controls. The work focuses on securing the infrastructure and services that power Windows for global users.
What does a Security Engineer earn?
Median $192000 from 124 postings across 47 companies.