Overview

Would you like to make a difference between hundreds of millions of devices every month and get immediate satisfaction from keeping millions of customers secure and connected?

Would you like to use your full engineering potential by being involved in every part of the software development lifecycle? Do you like working in a high performing team with great teamwork and enthusiasm? You will want to join us!

Windows Servicing and Delivery (WSD) team provides high quality services and experiences to keep Microsoft customers secure and productive by constantly building and delivering updates to all versions of the Windows operating system for consumer and enterprise customers.

Windows Authentication team owns the authentication and authorization stack across windows client and server platforms. This team heavily works on fixing critical security vulnerabilities and shipping enhancements in authentication protocol stack including Windows KDC, keeping windows customers secure and meeting the evolving demand of security space.

Candidates should have a strong background in software development and system design. Additionally, experience with authentication protocols, security principles, and performance optimization would be highly advantageous for this role. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that secures billions of devices worldwide.

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.

Responsibilities

The role of a Software Development Engineer II (SDE 2) on the Windows Authentication team is a critical one, involving a blend of technical expertise and problem-solving skills. The primary responsibilities include:
• Debugging complex Windows issues and root causing the problems
• Developing robust fixes and writing code to test fixes
• Conducting thorough testing to ensure the highest quality of security features and updates
• Working on customer incidents and finding mitigations/solutions to real-world problems

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
2+ years of strong background in software development and system design.
2+ years of strong problem solving design, implementation, and communication skills.
Dedication to writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a focus on application quality, performance, scalability and security.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with authentication protocols, security principles, and performance optimization would be highly advantageous for this role.
Experience with windows debugging or C/C++.

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Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 per year.

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

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.