Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft's Defender for Office (MDO) team is at the forefront of protecting customers in an evolving security landscape. We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build next-generation services fundamental to MDO's growth. This role involves analyzing billions of emails daily to provide crucial customer protection.

The position combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities. You'll work on large-scale distributed systems, implementing and modernizing services that power MDO functionality. The role requires strong collaboration skills, as you'll work closely with product management, security experts, and data scientists.

Key aspects include:

• Building scalable, secure infrastructure for email threat detection
• Mentoring other engineers and providing technical direction
• Implementing robust deployment practices and monitoring systems
• Working with cloud-native technologies and distributed systems
• Contributing to a team protecting Microsoft customers from malware, phishing, fraud, and spam

The compensation is competitive, ranging from $117,200 to $229,200 base salary (higher in SF and NYC areas). Microsoft offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, investment options, and generous parental leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about security and scalable systems, offering both technical challenges and leadership opportunities in a crucial security-focused team at Microsoft.