The Software Engineer II position at Microsoft Defender involves working on advanced cloud security products to protect millions of computers from cyber threats. The role focuses on building and delivering scalable cloud solutions while improving engineering systems and practices. The team is dedicated to evolving services to meet the challenges posed by sophisticated attackers. Candidates will be part of a culture that values respect, integrity, and accountability.

• 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.
• 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.

• Build, improve, and deploy services to be scalable and highly reliable.
• Help deliver and improve engineering systems and practices to deliver services in complex cloud environments.
• 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.