Software Engineer II

Microsoft Security is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their Cyber Defense Engineering (CDE) team, which manages services enabling defense operations for Microsoft. The role focuses on engineering for threat hunting, containment, investigations, and security incident operations.

As part of Microsoft's security organization, you'll work on reshaping security and empowering users, customers, and developers with end-to-end simplified security cloud solutions. The position involves working with big data, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies to develop tools and systems that operate at the scale of internal threats.

The role offers a competitive base salary range of $100,600 - $199,000 (higher in SF Bay Area and NYC: $131,400 - $215,400) and comes with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. You'll be working in a culture centered on embracing a growth mindset and excellence, making impactful contributions to Microsoft's security infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include maintaining data source inventories, implementing data collection improvements, developing validation tools, and participating in platform architecture designs. You'll need a Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field with 2+ years of technical engineering experience, particularly in languages like C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.

The position offers up to 100% work from home flexibility and involves no travel requirements. You'll be joining a team that values collaboration, innovation, and making the world a safer place through technology. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about security engineering who wants to make a significant impact at global scale.