Senior Software Engineer - CTJ - TS/SCI

Microsoft is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Cloud Transfer Service team, focusing on deploying and operating services that enable secure data transfer between clouds, including sovereign and air-gapped environments. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while serving highly secured and regulated industries.

The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance (with willingness to upgrade to include polygraph) and US citizenship, reflecting the sensitive nature of the work. The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years of technical engineering experience, with particular expertise in languages like C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript, and a strong background in distributed systems.

As a member of this team, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining critical cloud infrastructure that meets rigorous security and compliance requirements. You'll serve as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI), participating in on-call rotations to ensure service reliability, and work on large-scale distributed systems that impact billions of users globally.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $117,200 to $229,200 per year (higher in SF and NYC areas), along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. You'll be part of Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more, working in a collaborative environment that values growth mindset and innovation.

Key responsibilities include developing standardized, scalable solutions, improving test coverage, maintaining service reliability, and collaborating across teams. The position offers opportunities to work with advanced technologies while solving complex problems in cloud security and data transfer, making it ideal for engineers who are passionate about building secure, reliable systems at scale.