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.
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.
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Authentication Infrastructure team, you will build and operate the foundational infrastructure behind Microsoft’s identity platform. You will develop secure, reliable, and performant code for critical authentication components including token services, session systems, and key management. Your daily work involves designing distributed systems that ensure high availability and security at global scale while implementing features like progressive rollouts and feature flagging. You will utilize AI-assisted development practices to improve code quality and operational safety across the lifecycle. The role requires proficiency in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. You will solve complex problems regarding platform reliability and performance for authentication services, ensuring seamless sign-in experiences while managing telemetry, monitoring, and incident response to maintain high-scale, mission-critical systems within a secure cloud environment.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?
Median $202800 from 326 postings across 28 companies.