This role pays more than
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of similar roles. Most pay
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
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versus about
$169k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
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As a Senior Software Engineer on the Global Secure Access Datapath team, you will design and build large-scale, distributed data path services for Microsoft Entra. You will develop performant, reliable networking components that handle identity-aware traffic at global scale while integrating AI-driven telemetry and automation to enhance security and reliability. Your daily work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles and Copilot scenarios, while driving engineering excellence through code reviews, integration tests, and modern DevOps practices. The role requires proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, along with experience in distributed services. Preferred technical skills include knowledge of L7 proxies like NGINX or Envoy, L3/L4 firewalls, DPDK, and leveraging AI/ML for telemetry analysis within high-scale systems to solve complex network security problems.
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