Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft Security is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Artificial Generative Intelligence Security (AeGIS) team, focusing on ensuring the safety and security of Microsoft's AI products. This role is part of a critical initiative to build tools and services that accelerate Microsoft's capabilities for detecting and responding to AI incidents.

The position works within the AI Safety & Security Platform, collaborating with front-line experts to protect Microsoft's AI services. The team is responsible for providing infrastructure for AI safety, coordinating AI incident response, researching evolving threats, red teaming AI systems, and empowering Microsoft with security knowledge.

Key responsibilities include developing full-stack solutions for incident response, optimizing security processes, and contributing to AI safety platform architectures. The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years of technical engineering experience, strong expertise in distributed systems, and a passion for security and AI safety.

The role offers competitive compensation ($117,200 - $229,200 base salary range), comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work remotely. The position requires strong collaboration skills, as you'll work closely with security analysts, data scientists, and product teams to address the full spectrum of AI security threats - from traditional security risks to novel challenges like prompt injection and AI-native threats.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about AI safety and security who wants to make a significant impact on Microsoft's mission to deliver trustworthy AI systems. The role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, requiring both hands-on development skills and the ability to drive security improvements across Microsoft's AI infrastructure.

The team culture emphasizes learning, curiosity, and risk-taking, with a focus on diversity and inclusion. You'll be part of a mission-driven group that values different perspectives and backgrounds, working together to ensure AI technology remains safe and beneficial for all users.