The Software Engineer II role is part of the Defender Experts Product Unit Team within Microsoft's Security Division, focusing on building AI-powered capabilities to protect customers from cybersecurity threats. The team emphasizes collaboration and innovation, working with software engineers, product managers, and security researchers to deliver scalable solutions. The position involves designing and implementing cloud-based services and APIs, leveraging advanced technologies like large language models and agentic workflows. The team fosters a culture of learning and aims to create intuitive products that enhance security outcomes for enterprise customers.

• 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++ or Java OR equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++ or Java OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++ or Java OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience designing, building, and delivering high-quality production software.
• 3+ years of experience developing cloud-based services or AI-driven systems at scale.
• Experience building and shipping AI-powered features in customer-facing, production environments.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or equivalent tools.

• Design, implement, test, and operate cloud-based backend services and APIs on Azure that support security detection, investigation, and response workflows.
• Build AI-powered product features using technologies such as large language models, vector stores, and agentic workflows to improve security signal analysis and customer outcomes.
• Own medium-to-large features end-to-end, including design, implementation, deployment, monitoring, and iteration in production environments.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Security Researchers, and Engineers to translate security domain requirements into reliable, scalable software solutions.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and reviews, proposing sound designs, identifying trade-offs, and incorporating feedback from lead engineers and stakeholders.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code, participate in peer code reviews, and follow secure coding and engineering best practices aligned with Microsoft standards.
• Monitor and troubleshoot live services, using telemetry and logs to diagnose issues, improve system reliability, and enhance performance and scalability.
• Apply Security-by-Design and Responsible AI principles when building features that leverage AI to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.
• Continuously improve engineering efficiency by leveraging AI tooling, automation, and documentation to streamline development and operational workflows.
• Contribute positively to team culture, demonstrating growth mindset, openness to feedback, and a collaborative approach in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

• Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.