About the Role

Senior Software Engineer role at Microsoft Security's Defender for Office team, focusing on building cloud-native security systems to protect users from phishing, malware, and email threats. Responsibilities include designing high-scale backend services, making architectural decisions, and collaborating on threat protection features.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-scale backend services and data pipelines in Azure
• Make architectural decisions shaping MDO's security infrastructure
• Collaborate with PMs and teams to deliver end-to-end threat protection features
• Lead investigations and resolution of live site issues
• Mentor junior engineers and foster innovation

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:

• Bachelor's/Master's in computer science or related field
• 7+ years technical engineering experience
• Proficiency in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• Experience building distributed systems and working with cloud platforms

Nice to Have:

• Expertise in HD Insight Spark and data processing
• Exposure to Big Data technologies and AI/ML-driven systems

Benefits & Perks

• Industry leading healthcare