About this role
<b>Overview</b><br><p>Data and Graph Platform team builds and operates mission-critical cloud services that process and analyze security and operational telemetry at massive scale. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will drive the design, development, and reliability of distributed systems that power data-driven security experiences.<br><br>Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.<br><br><br></p><br><br><b>Responsibilities</b><br><p>Design, build, and operate scalable cloud services and distributed systems that process large volumes of security and telemetry data. - Drive end-to-end development, including architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, and operational excellence. - Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver platform capabilities that enable security analytics, threat detection, and data-driven insights. - Improve service reliability, performance, scalability, and cost efficiency through engineering best practices, automation, and observability. - Mentor engineers, contribute to technical strategy, and champion high standards for software quality, security, and customer impact.<br><br></p><br><br><b>Qualifications</b><br><p>1. BS/MS in Computer Science or Engineering (or equivalent experience) with 6+ years in software development, including proficiency in C# (Java/C++), OOP, design patterns, and multithreading.</p><p>2. Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases, Linux/Windows OS, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), Kubernetes, REST API design, microservices, event-driven architecture, secure coding, CI/CD pipelines, and performance optimization.</p><p>3. Hands-on experience with build/deployment pipelines, pub/sub models, asynchronous processing, mentoring Engineers, developers, authoring design documents, and collaborating on end-to-end solutions.</p><p>4. Effective communication, problem-solving, and adaptability in ambiguous situations.</p><p>Other Requirements<br>Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check:<br>- This position will be required to pass the Microsoft background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.</p><p><strong>#MSFTSecurity</strong></p><p><br><br></p> <br><p>This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.</p><br><hr><br><p>Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about <a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html"><b><u>requesting accommodations.</u></b></a></p>