Software Engineer

Adoption of Linux is increasing rapidly in Microsoft and as it grows, so does the threat landscape.   

In the Kevlar for Linux team we work in close cooperation with other security teams on protecting Linux workloads by developing and continuously improving tools for detecting security events using eBPF, providing secure ways of accessing workloads and building the infrastructure that allows us to saturate our tools across the fleet. 

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Understanding of DevOps tools and methodologies, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing. 
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).  

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:

• Proficiency (or willingness to learn) in Linux system administration, including configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Certifications in Linux, security, or DevOps-related fields are highly desirable. 

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.

• Develop and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions that meet business requirements. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement features with a focus on Linux-based systems. 
• Apply security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of data. 
• Embrace a DevOps culture, advocating for automation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of our deployment and development processes. 
• Participate in code reviews, provide mentorship to junior engineers, and contribute to the team's knowledge-sharing efforts.