Senior Software Engineer-Purview Information Protection

Microsoft Purview Information Protection team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their security-focused division. The role involves building enterprise-grade security capabilities that help customers discover, classify, and protect sensitive information across different platforms including desktop, mobile, and web.

The position offers an opportunity to work on critical security features including Classification, Labeling, and Protection (CLP), security policies, document encryption, Information Right Management (IRM), and Data Loss Prevention. You'll be developing solutions that impact millions of customers worldwide, specifically working with Office Products like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll lead other engineers and collaborate with Product Managers and Designers to deliver high-quality security solutions. The role requires expertise in data structures, algorithms, and software design methodologies, with proficiency in languages like C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, or C++.

The position offers competitive compensation with a base pay range of $119,800 - $234,700 per year (higher for San Francisco and New York locations: $158,400 - $258,000). Microsoft provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, savings and investments, parental leave, and more.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about security and software engineering, who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and tackling complex technical challenges. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both strong coding skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of technical engineering experience, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with DevOps tools and practices. The position offers the flexibility of up to 50% work from home, making it an attractive opportunity for those seeking work-life balance while working on impactful security solutions at a global technology leader.