Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft Security is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Microsoft Entra ID (previously Azure Active Directory) team. This role is critical in building and operating authentication, authorization, and directory services used by millions of Azure, Office 365, XBOX, and Windows users worldwide.

The position focuses on evolving the directory store platform to meet future decade needs. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies in storage and distributed systems, implementing innovative algorithms for scale and performance optimization. Microsoft Entra ID serves billions of daily requests across millions of tenants and identities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and evolve hyper-scale distributed services
• Participate in service lifecycle management
• Resolve global-scale service issues
• Drive improvements in resiliency, latency, and reliability
• Promote automation for regions buildout
• Participate in on-call rotation

The role offers:

• Opportunity to work with latest technologies in distributed systems
• Collaborative, inclusive culture with diverse team members
• Focus on customer-centric solutions
• Competitive compensation ($117,200 - $229,200 base salary range, higher for SF/NYC)
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, education resources, savings plans
• Work-life balance with generous time off and parental leave

The ideal candidate will have strong distributed systems experience, cloud infrastructure knowledge, and passion for solving complex technical challenges. You'll be part of Microsoft Security's mission to make the world safer through end-to-end, simplified security solutions.

This hybrid role allows up to 50% work from home, offering flexibility while maintaining team collaboration. Join Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more while working on critical infrastructure used by millions globally.