Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft stands at the forefront of innovation and dedication in shaping the future of cybersecurity. At Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), we focus on enhancing protection for both consumers and enterprises through advanced technology. Our team collaborates to create security solutions that proactively address and counteract cyber threats, ensuring comprehensive safety across various platforms, including Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, and iOS.

We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to advance our MDE Linux solution. This position entails strategic leadership and hands-on development, collaborating with top professionals to strengthen our security capabilities. The role presents a unique opportunity to significantly influence the security landscape, enhancing our product offerings while expanding your expertise within Microsoft’s extensive technological framework. We are dedicated to your professional growth and appreciate the contributions you make to our team. Our commitment to diversity and inclusivity drives our belief that diverse perspectives are essential for innovation. We strive to cultivate a collaborative environment where every member's input is respected and nurtured, ultimately enhancing our products and fostering both personal and professional development, ensuring our solutions meet the needs of all users.

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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. 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.

1. Qualifications Required –
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline and 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C/C++
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technical skills including understanding of object-oriented programming & design, algorithms, systems internal concepts & performance.
• Demonstrable coding, debugging, design, testing and problem-solving skills
2. Qualifications: Other Requirements –

Experience in Linux development and a strong understanding of its internals are significant advantages.

Approach problem-solving with a deep sense of passion and empathy for customers.

Work autonomously while effectively driving and managing technical and architectural dependencies.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate across various disciplines and teams is essential.

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• Collaborate with security engineering teams to plan, design and implement security solutions, covering all phases from concept to deployment.
• Develop, test, and maintain extensible and reusable code, identifying and addressing coding issues, and conducting effective code reviews, deployment, scale, performance and quality, from conception to delivery.
• Provide strategic insights during the product design phase to ensure alignment with customer needs and business objectives.
• Work closely with a geographically distributed team, including product managers, security researchers, and developers, to drive key product improvements.
• Uphold and promote the organizational culture and values, fostering an environment of innovation, quality, and accountability.

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