Sr. Software Engineer

Microsoft Security AI Research team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their mission of defending Microsoft and customers through applied AI innovation. This role sits at the intersection of security and artificial intelligence, focusing on building autonomous defense and offense capabilities through emerging generative AI technologies.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work with Microsoft's complex digital estate and leverage Microsoft AI to create innovative defensive solutions. You'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for reshaping Microsoft's defense mechanisms through data engineering, training data sets creation, telemetry source development, knowledge graph construction, and building scalable infrastructure for security-focused AI systems.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll collaborate with applied scientists and security researchers to design and implement systems that solve real-world security challenges. The role involves working with cutting-edge AI technology, including generative AI and multi-agent frameworks, to build and maintain software systems for autonomous defense, offense, and incident response.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $119,800 to $234,700 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 culture that embraces growth mindset and innovation.

This role requires strong technical expertise in Python or C#, experience with cloud services, and knowledge of ML/AI frameworks. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the security industry while working with the latest AI technology. The position offers up to 100% work from home flexibility with 0-25% travel requirements, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to contribute to cutting-edge security solutions while maintaining work-life balance.