Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted: 53 days ago
Closes: Nov 3, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $186k

This role $177k

$106k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays more than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $155,135–$217,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $186k for comparable roles.

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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

Microsoft currently has 673 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 622 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer

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As a Senior Software Engineer joining the Defender Experts product unit within Microsoft’s Security division, you will play a pivotal role in developing innovative AI-powered cybersecurity solutions. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing and deploying scalable real-time data processing cloud services using Azure, rapidly prototyping full-stack features with Web APIs and React frontends, and leading engineering teams to foster innovation and adherence to best practices. You will collaborate closely with software engineers, product managers, and security researchers to integrate AI into threat detection systems, enhancing the overall security posture of enterprise customers. The role demands expertise in cloud services, AI systems, full-stack frameworks, and a strong background in building production-ready features for large-scale applications.

Skills

Azure React Web API Python Go Rust Kubernetes Docker CI/CD Prometheus Grafana PostgreSQL Big Data LLMs Agentic Workflows

What you'll do

Design, implement, and deploy highly scalable real-time data processing cloud services using Azure.
Rapidly prototype full-stack features utilizing Web API and React-based front-end technologies.
Lead engineering teams as a mentor, fostering innovation and growth in a high-performance environment.
Participate in design reviews to evaluate technology options and ensure adherence to best practices.
Integrate Security for AI and AI for Security to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.
Monitor cloud systems from inception through productization and production deployment.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in cloud services or AI systems.
Proven track record of building and shipping AI features for production systems.
Strong background in developing full-stack applications using web APIs and React front-end frameworks.
Expertise in designing, implementing, and deploying scalable real-time data processing cloud services.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.

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