The Senior Software Engineer role at Windows Cloud Experiences (WCX) focuses on developing a leading virtual desktop infrastructure solution for Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. This position involves enhancing security measures for user connections to cloud-based Windows PCs and modernizing authentication protocols. The team is recognized for its innovation and growth in cloud solutions, contributing to a billion-dollar business. Candidates will work in a collaborative environment that values respect, integrity, and accountability.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, or C++.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
• Experience in modern security technologies such as OpenSSL, NCrypt, OpenID, Entra, WebAuth and Yubikey.
• Experience in cyber security, responsible disclosure practices, and how to evaluate and mitigate risks.
• Experience in Windows Internals and distributed systems.

• Independently use appropriate artificial intelligence tools and practices across the software development lifecycle.
• Lead by example to produce extensible, maintainable, well-tested, secure, and performant code.
• Review product code and test code to ensure it meets team standards and contains the correct test coverage.
• Use debugging tools, tests, logs, telemetry, and other methods to proactively verify assumptions while developing code.
• Lead discussions for and own the architecture of products and solutions.
• Develop design documents that support user stories and other product requirements.
• Drive efforts to ensure the correct processes are followed to achieve a high degree of security, privacy, safety, and accessibility.
• Act as a designated responsible individual and guide other engineers in monitoring systems for degradation or downtime.

• 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.