Microsoft Security organization is seeking a Software Engineer 2 to join their team focused on developing and maintaining the Microsoft Defender family of security products. The role involves working on cloud-based security solutions that protect over a billion users from cyber threats. You'll be part of a diverse team developing globally distributed services that analyze trillions of signals daily to ensure comprehensive SaaS protection for enterprises.
The position requires expertise in building large-scale cloud applications and involves writing clean, well-tested code while following DevOps methodologies. You'll participate in OnCall duties, incident management, and collaborate on improving system quality, efficiency, and security foundations. The team values diversity, continuous learning, and customer obsession.
This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about security and cloud computing to make a significant impact on global cybersecurity. The role offers a hybrid work environment with up to 50% work from home flexibility, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology at one of the world's leading tech companies.
Key responsibilities include developing security measures, handling live site incidents, contributing to design documents, and implementing safe deployment practices. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, strong coding skills, and preferably background in security domain or big data pipelines.