Software Engineer II

Microsoft Security is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their Infrastructure and Developer Platform (IDP) team within the Microsoft Threat Protection (MTP) organization. The role focuses on Azure Kubernetes Security and involves building and maintaining infrastructure that Defender products rely on.

The IDP team is crucial to Microsoft's security infrastructure, providing essential tools and frameworks that enable engineers to deliver cutting-edge security solutions. The platform streamlines deployment, enhances cost-efficiency, and strengthens security across their service fleet.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning the C# SDK development and maintenance
• Leading code reviews and ensuring quality standards
• Optimizing and refactoring code for performance
• Implementing diagnostics and telemetry
• Developing test strategies and automation
• Contributing to architecture and design
• Managing dependencies across Azure services
• Ensuring safe releases and reliability
• Driving telemetry-based improvements
• Advocating for developer productivity

The role requires strong expertise in C#/.NET development, with a focus on building maintainable and secure solutions. The position offers competitive compensation ($100,600 - $199,000 base pay, higher in SF and NYC) and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and work-life balance benefits.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of technical engineering experience, strong programming skills in modern back-end languages, and the ability to meet Microsoft's security screening requirements. This hybrid role allows up to 50% work from home with 0-25% travel requirements.