The Microsoft Defender engineering team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop and deliver cloud security solutions that protect millions of computers from cyber threats. This role involves leveraging advanced technologies to provide comprehensive protection in government environments. The team is focused on building scalable and reliable services while adapting to the evolving landscape of cyber threats. Candidates will be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusion.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, or equivalent experience.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements pre-offer and post-hire.
• Verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions.

• Build and improve services to be scalable and highly reliable.
• Help deliver and improve engineering systems and practices to deliver services in complex cloud environments.
• Contribute to design and automate service scale features and customer requirements.
• Investigate pre-production and production issues, implement, and deploy fixes.
• Participate in an on-call rotation within a secure facility.

• 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.