Software Engineer II

Microsoft • Mountain View, CA

5d • $102,100 - $219,200

About The Position

Microsoft Security is seeking a Software Engineer II for the Global Secure Access Datapath team. The team builds network security solutions that help enterprises protect critical assets in a cloud-first, AI-powered environment. The role involves developing high-scale, identity-aware services for Microsoft Entra that apply Zero Trust principles globally and provide secure, reliable access to data and services, including Microsoft Copilot experiences. The position supports flexible work arrangements, including remote options.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field and 2+ years of technical engineering experience coding in languages including C, C++, or Rust, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• 4+ years of experience with distributed services.
• Knowledge of L7 proxies such as NGINX, Envoy, or HAProxy, L3/L4 firewalls, and DPDK.
• Familiarity with continuous delivery/deployment systems and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience leveraging AI/ML for telemetry analysis or automation in large-scale systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build large-scale, distributed data path services for secure access across Microsoft Entra.
• Develop performant, reliable, and secure networking components that handle identity-aware traffic at global scale.
• Integrate AI-driven telemetry and automation to enhance security, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles and Copilot scenarios.
• Drive engineering excellence through code reviews, telemetry-driven decisions, and modern DevOps practices.
• Improve test coverage, implement integration tests, and ensure observability and reliability for live services.
• Participate in on-call rotations to support and resolve live-site issues.
• Embody Microsoft’s culture and values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level