Senior Software Engineer

Developers rely on many components to build software, including open-source packages, container images and infrastructure-as-code configuration files. Keeping those components up to date is paramount to every modern application’s security and imposes a big cost on development teams. Moreover, the evolving environment of cybersecurity is such that new threat vectors are discovered often and require developers to quickly update their code to keep it protected. 
 
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join us! To address those issues, we’re building a new service as part of Azure DevOps that can keep applications protected and their dependencies up to date by submitting pull requests. We are results driven and constantly monitor several metrics including merge rates, time to merge and alert coverage. 
  
We are looking for engineers who can help us tackle this challenge. Specifically, we are looking for someone with experience in language platforms like Node.JS, Python, .NET, Java, or containers. Deep understanding of how package managers and containers work, how packages are built in various languages, how runtimes deal with versioned artifacts and how dependencies are handled would be very useful. 

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.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Required/Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline 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.
•  Experience building applications in .NET, Node.JS, Python, or Java
• Knowledge of software security, including threat modeling, isolation, integrity checking, and certificates
• Experience with packages and package managers like npm, PyPI, NuGet, Maven 

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:

• Detail oriented design, coding, debugging and problem-solving skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for quality with customer empathy
• Ability to drive technical decisions across teams
• Experience building applications in .NET, Node.JS, Python, or Java
• Knowledge of software security, including threat modeling, isolation, integrity checking, and certificates
• Experience with packages and package managers like npm, PyPI, NuGet, Maven 

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $112,000 - $218,400 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 $145,800 - $238,600 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/us-corporate-pay.html  

Relocation is not provided for this role.

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 20, 2024.

Microsoft 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.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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 Accommodation request form.  

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.  

DDJL, #1ES 

You will work with other engineers in the team to build a new service that keeps project dependencies up to date, addressing security fixes and general updates.  You will participate in tools and services to secure Microsoft's and our customers’ software supply chain, integrating with several components including component governance, source code repositories, security advisory services, etc. 
  
You will work with multiple partner teams, internal and external and help raise Microsoft's security posture on our software supply chain. You will work with OSS communities to ensure OSS components also remain protected from attacks on their supply chain. You will work with emerging technologies and standards in this field. 

Other  

• Embody our culture and values