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Software Engineer II

Microsoft

Software Engineer II

full-timePosted: Jul 14, 2026Updated: Aug 27, 2026Redmond, WA, US

Job Description

OverviewThe Identity and Network Access engineering team is hiring Software Engineers to build and manage the new Microsoft Entra Security Service Edge (SSE) offerings. We boldly pursue big ideas that power transformational advances in online security and user management with "security for AI" and "AI for security" motto. Employees in our division have deep technical knowledge, customer insights, and a clear point of view that comes from first-hand, very large-scale experience. We are engineers, technology leaders and adepts, digital transformation change agents, and customer advocates. Our teams are seeking a knowledgeable and passionate software engineer to join us as we create and deliver mission critical services and processes to enable Microsoft’s online presence. You will have the opportunity to design and develop creative, compelling, and cutting-edge systems that support our world-wide operations. You will develop software and services at scale, innovating on the latest technologies as the earliest adopters while mentoring other team members. Also, our culture promotes diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion and is clearly reflected in all of the things we do. Diversity is more than a commitment for us - it is the foundation of what we do. Our team has a committed sense of accountability and provides its members with many opportunities for learning and career growth. We have an exciting opportunity for you to innovate, influence, transform, inspire, and grow within our organization and we encourage you to apply to learn more!Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.#MSFTSecurity, #Entra #GSAResponsibilities- Work with the Product and Engineering team members to design and develop large scale distributed networking security software services and solutions. - Leverage AI to build advanced security capabilities and boost engineering productivity. - Adhere to and drive modern software engineering practices through design reviews. - System design through well-defined interfaces across multiple components, code reviews, leveraging data/telemetry to make decisions. - Develop “best-in-class” engineering for our services by ensuring that the services and the components are well-defined and modularized, secure, reliable, diagnosable, actively monitored and reusable. - Improve test coverage for services, organize and implement integration tests, and resolve problem areas. - Consider testability, portability/monitoring, reliability, and maintainability, and understand when code is ready to be shared and delivered. - Gain a working understanding of Microsoft businesses and collaborate with mentors and leaders to contribute to cohesive, end-to-end experiences for our users. - Focus on customer/partner needs through a data driven approach. - Troubleshoot and optimize automation, reliability, and monitoring for Live Site.QualificationsRequired/Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, Golang, or Rust. OR equivalent experience. 2+ years of familiarity with core networking protocols and technologies (HTTP, TLS, TCP/IP, DNS. etc.). 2+ years of experience with Unix/Linux based operating systems and open-source contributions.Qualifications - 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 background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 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-payThis position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Locations

  • Redmond, WA, US

Salary

102,100 - 202,200 USD / yearly

Skills Required

  • coding in languages includingintermediate
  • Unix/Linux based operating systemsintermediate
  • core networking protocolsintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Required/Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, Golang, or Rust. OR equivalent experience. 2+ years of familiarity with core networking protocols and technologies (HTTP, TLS, TCP/IP, DNS. etc.). 2+ years of experience with Unix/Linux based operating systems and open-source contributions.Qualifications - Other Requirements: (experience, 2 years)
  • 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 background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. (experience)
  • Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 per year. (experience)
  • 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 (experience)
  • This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. (experience)

Responsibilities

  • - Work with the Product and Engineering team members to design and develop large scale distributed networking security software services and solutions.
  • - Leverage AI to build advanced security capabilities and boost engineering productivity.
  • - Adhere to and drive modern software engineering practices through design reviews.
  • - System design through well-defined interfaces across multiple components, code reviews, leveraging data/telemetry to make decisions.
  • - Develop “best-in-class” engineering for our services by ensuring that the services and the components are well-defined and modularized, secure, reliable, diagnosable, actively monitored and reusable.
  • - Improve test coverage for services, organize and implement integration tests, and resolve problem areas.
  • - Consider testability, portability/monitoring, reliability, and maintainability, and understand when code is ready to be shared and delivered.
  • - Gain a working understanding of Microsoft businesses and collaborate with mentors and leaders to contribute to cohesive, end-to-end experiences for our users.
  • - Focus on customer/partner needs through a data driven approach.
  • - Troubleshoot and optimize automation, reliability, and monitoring for Live Site.

Benefits

  • general: Flexibility: Balance what matters—your work, your life, and your team—through trust, autonomy, and shared accountability
  • general: Growth: Stretch your skills, expand your impact, and grow with support that meets you where you are
  • general: Wellbeing: Support for your body, mind, and financial future—so you can stay energized and do your best work
  • general: Community PCS: Find your people, build your network, and feel supported every step of the way

Travel Requirements

Less than 25%

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