Microsoft

Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft$119K — $234K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 4+ years of technical engineering experience in languages like C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • 4+ years of experience with distributed services
  • Ability to meet security screening requirements, including passing Microsoft Cloud background checks

Responsibilities

  • Design and build large-scale, distributed data path services for secure access
  • Develop reliable and secure networking components for identity-aware traffic
  • Integrate AI-driven telemetry and automation to enhance security and performance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for Zero Trust aligned solutions
  • Drive engineering excellence through code reviews and DevOps practices
  • Improve test coverage and ensure reliability for live services
  • Participate in on-call rotations to support live-site issues

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements, including remote options
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • Access to a supportive and inclusive workplace culture
  • Participation in collaborative, cross-functional environments
  • Work on impactful projects with global reach
Full Job Description
Overview

Our Global Secure Access Datapath team builds cutting-edge network security solutions that enable enterprises to protect their most critical assets in a cloud-first, AI-powered world. This role offers the chance to work on high-scale, identity-aware services that power Microsoft Entra and deliver Zero Trust principles globally. You'll design and develop systems that secure millions of users and workloads, while integrating AI-driven insights and automation to make security smarter and more adaptive. Your work will directly influence Microsoft Copilot experiences by ensuring secure, reliable access to data and services. We support flexible work arrangements, including remote options, so you can do your best work wherever you are.

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Responsibilities
  • Design and build large-scale, distributed data path services for secure access across Microsoft Entra.
  • Develop performant, reliable, and secure networking components that handle identity-aware traffic at global scale.
  • Integrate AI-driven telemetry and automation to enhance security, reliability, and performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles and Copilot scenarios.
  • Drive engineering excellence through code reviews, telemetry-driven decisions, and modern DevOps practices.
  • Improve test coverage, implement integration tests, and ensure observability and reliability for live services.
  • Participate in on-call rotations to support and resolve live-site issues.


Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of experience with Distributed Services


Other Requirements:
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of L7 proxies (e.g., NGINX, Envoy, HAProxy), L3/L4 firewalls and DPDK.
  • Familiarity with continuous delivery/deployment systems and modern DevOps practices.
  • Experience leveraging AI/ML for telemetry analysis or automation in large-scale systems.


Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $160,200 - $261,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

About Microsoft

Microsoft is an American multinational corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services. Microsoft’s devices and consumer (D&C) licensing segment licenses the Windows operating system and related software, Microsoft Office for consumers, and the Windows Phone operating system. The company’s computing and gaming hardware segment provides Xbox gaming and entertainment consoles and accessories, second-party and third-party video games, and Xbox Live subscriptions; surface devices and accessories; and Microsoft PC accessories. Its phone hardware segment offers Lumia smartphones and other non-Lumia phones. Its D&C segment provides Windows Store, Xbox Live transactions, and Windows phone store; search advertising; display advertising; Office 365 Home and Office 365 Personal; first-party video games; and other consumer products and services as well as operating retail stores. Microsoft’s commercial licensing segments license server products, including Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and related Client Access Licenses (CALs); Windows Embedded; Windows operating system; Microsoft Office for business, including Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Lync, and related CALs; Microsoft Dynamics business solutions; and Skype. Its commercial segment offers enterprise services, including premier support services and Microsoft consulting services; commercial cloud comprising Office 365 Commercial, other Microsoft Office online offerings, Dynamics CRM Online, and Microsoft Azure; and other commercial products and online services. The company markets and distributes its products through original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and resellers, as well as online.

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