Senior Software Engineer

Are you passionate about building cutting-edge technology to address critical security challenges in today s digital landscape Do you want to lead and mentor a team as part of a greenfield project to build a scalable high-performance data platform for security data Join us at Microsoft Security and contribute to a mission that empowers users customers and developers with innovative solutions to secure digital technology platforms devices and multi-cloud environments At Microsoft Security we are committed to making the world a safer place by developing an end-to-end security cloud that simplifies and strengthens our customers security postures With ever-increasing threats regulatory requirements and estate complexity organizations face daunting challenges managing and securing vast amounts of data across on-premises multi-cloud and SaaS environments Our team is building a high-scale exabyte-scale data platform to help enterprises Inventory and map their entire digital estate From devices and users to permissions data systems and virtual machines we help organizations discover and gain visibility into every asset Integrate and normalize data By pre-integrating security data from disparate sources and standardizing it we empower customers to store retain and use security logs more efficiently and affordably Answer critical security and governance questions From identifying what systems exist and what s in them to ensuring compliance with legal and corporate policies we provide customers with insights and control over their security landscape By leveraging an advanced security graph built using AI and machine learning algorithms we enable organizations to detect patterns uncover threats and make informed decisions about their digital estate s security posture in real time As a Senior Software Development Engineer you will play a pivotal role in designing developing and deploying this exabyte-scale platform that can process data across billions of streams files tables and reports Additionally you will be expected to guide and mentor junior engineers driving their features and projects from conception to delivery You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a highly collaborative environment delivering a solution that makes security management accessible and actionable for organizations of all sizes Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of large-scale data pipelines and services to support security data ingestion normalization and storage Mentor and guide junior engineers providing technical direction reviewing code and ensuring best practices are followed Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management security experts and data scientists to translate business requirements into technical solutions Optimize platform performance to handle vast amounts of data across diverse digital systems while ensuring scalability availability and security Drive end-to-end project delivery ensuring timely and high-quality results Work on cloud-native technologies and distributed systems to build a robust resilient and secure platform Continuously improve the platform by leveraging new technologies and best practices in security data governance and cloud infrastructure Qualifications Basic Qualifications 7 years of experience building software systems with a focus on large-scale distributed platforms Strong programming skills in languages such as C Java or C Experience guiding and mentoring junior engineers driving their projects to completion Proven track record of building scalable distributed systems or data platforms Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure AWS or GCP Strong understanding of security principles and the challenges of securing large-scale systems Experience working with high-scale mission-critical SaaS products including service operations Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of data processing frameworks such as Spark Hadoop or similar technologies Experience with security data management logging or monitoring solutions Expertise in cloud-native architecture microservices and containerization Docker Kubernetes Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset in delivering high-quality solutions Strong leadership skills with experience in driving technical projects end to end 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 Join us in building a revolutionary security data platform that helps organizations manage and secure their digital estates with confidence Together we will shape the future of security in a world where safety is more critical than ever Apply now and be part of the Microsoft Security team making a difference on a global scale SPDCSGP SP E MSFTSecurityMicrosoft is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex including pregnancy sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances If you need assistance and or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process please send a request via the