This role pays less than
71%
of similar roles. Most pay
$152,150–$207,637
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$152k
versus about
$180k
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.
As a Senior/Software Engineer II - Backend within the Microsoft Security organization, you will design and develop large-scale distributed software services and solutions. You will be responsible for performing system design across multiple components, conducting code reviews, and utilizing data and telemetry to drive engineering decisions. Your daily work involves ensuring that services are modular, secure, reliable, and actively monitored while improving test coverage and troubleshooting automation for Live Site. The role requires proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. You will also leverage experience with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP to build scalable systems. This position focuses on solving complex security challenges within heterogeneous environments by developing secure software systems involving authentication, data protection, access control, and AI/ML-powered workflows.
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