Software Engineer | Microsoft Careers

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Redmond, WA Posted 13 days ago $102,100–$202,200 / year
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TL;DR

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Security team at Microsoft, you will design and deliver cutting-edge features that enhance identity security and access governance, ensuring compliance and user-friendly experiences. You will collaborate closely with customers and partner teams to develop solutions that meet real-world needs while championing modern engineering practices such as AI-driven automation throughout the development lifecycle. Your responsibilities include driving initiatives to improve service resilience and quality, streamlining team processes, and reducing live-site costs. The role requires proficiency in languages like C++, Java, JavaScript, or Python, along with a strong understanding of security best practices and authentication protocols including OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SAML.

Skills

Python Java JavaScript C C++ C# OAuth OpenID Connect SAML CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Design features to enhance identity security and access governance.
  • Ensure solutions meet customer needs and comply with regulations.
  • Champion modern engineering practices throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Drive initiatives to improve service security and quality.
  • Streamline team processes and reduce live-site costs.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field with 4+ years of technical engineering experience.
  • Proficiency in coding languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
  • Knowledge and implementation experience of security best practices for software solutions.
  • Strong understanding of authentication and authorization protocols like OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SAML.
  • Experience in designing and delivering features to enhance identity security and access governance.

Market check

Salary context

This $102,100–$202,200 range sits above 39% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$123,000–$211,105

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$144,000–$195,250

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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 451 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 417 roles with salary data.

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