Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
51 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 3 days ago
Closes
Jan 19, 2027

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $169k
This role $177k
$106k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays more than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $149,500–$188,277 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $169k 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 598 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 586 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer within the Azure Security team, you will join the Cloud & AI organization to build and run highly available, secure distributed services at the lowest layer of the infrastructure. You will architect, design, code, and operationalize critical ring0 cloud security services that scale to millions of nodes while ensuring high development agility and operational efficiency. Your daily work involves developing trusted computing infrastructure, identity management, access management, deployment integrity, and secrets protection. The role requires proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, with a focus on large-scale systems. You will solve complex problems regarding hardware defects and service outages while ensuring the cloud platform remains resilient against security threats through advanced technologies like PKI, encryption, and digital signatures.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?

Median $202800 from 326 postings across 28 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Architect, design, and code security services for the Azure infrastructure at massive scale.
  • Build and operate highly available distributed services providing mission-critical functionality for Azure.
  • Develop trusted computing infrastructure in partnership with various internal and external organizations.
  • Implement cutting-edge security technologies related to identity, access management, and secrets protection.
  • Create ring0 cloud security services that scale to millions of nodes.
  • Solve complex engineering problems regarding hardware defects and large-scale service outages.
  • Operationalize security services to ensure Azure remains a secure and resilient cloud platform.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is required, or equivalent experience.
  • Candidates must have at least 4 years of technical engineering experience coding in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
  • Candidates must be able to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check.
  • Experience with Windows programming using Win32 or on the ARM64 platform for at least 4 years is preferred.
  • Proven experience in architecture, design, and development as a technical leader is preferred.
  • Experience developing and shipping software or services for at least 5 years is preferred.
  • Knowledge of security technologies including PKI, encryption/decryption, and digital signatures is a bonus.
  • Ability to design and implement large-scale distributed systems in an agile environment is required.

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