FULL_TIME
5-10
Software Engineer II (Security)
11/26/2025
Analyze cloud, DevOps, AI, and emerging product services for security vulnerabilities and enterprise readiness. Develop tools and innovative techniques to automate vulnerability discovery and analysis.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
10,001+ employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
About The Company
Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters.
Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of approximately 228,000 passionate employees worldwide.
About the Role
Analyze cloud, DevOps, AI, and emerging product services for security vulnerabilities and enterprise readiness. Identify and assess the severity and impact of vulnerabilities, including discovering new variants. Develop tools and innovative techniques to automate vulnerability discovery and analysis. Analyze vulnerability trends to identify patterns and proactively address risks. Research, develop, and deploy mitigations for recurring vulnerability patterns. Conduct security testing, research, and analysis activities. Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field, with experience in the software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cybersecurity, and/or anomaly detection. 4-8 years of hands-on experience as a Security Researcher and/or Security Engineer Designing, building, and operating large-scale enterprise security services solutions using cloud services, C#, .NET, or Java. Strong understanding of common software vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10, CWE Top 25) in languages such as C#, JavaScript/HTML, C++, and C. Deep knowledge of software security principles, including authentication, authorization, and encryption. Proficiency in coding, debugging, and root cause analysis of vulnerabilities in cloud services, DevOps platforms, and AI systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good programming skills with expertise in OOP, OOAD, and design patterns. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across global teams. Good interpersonal skills to communicate complex ideas to diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, ramp up quickly, and meet tight deadlines. Public track record of vulnerability research and discovery. Familiarity with cloud service architecture, design, and implementation. Understanding of enterprise security techniques and best practices. Basic scripting skills in PowerShell and experience developing automation modules. Knowledge of Power BI for designing interactive dashboards and visualizations. Experience building AI applications to solve enterprise-scale challenges. Familiarity with modern security models such as OAuth and token-based authentication. Experience delivering production-grade software or services. Exposure to agile methodologies and test-driven development (TDD).
Key Skills
Cloud ServicesDevOpsAISecurity TestingVulnerability AnalysisC#JavaSoftware Security PrinciplesAutomationPowerShellPower BIAgile MethodologiesTest-Driven DevelopmentOOPOOADDesign Patterns
Categories
TechnologySoftwareSecurity & SafetyData & AnalyticsEngineering
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