We are looking for fast learning, highly-motivated, creative or analytical Software Engineers who can work hand in hand with us to evolve the protection capabilities in our products. As a developer in this position you will innovate and join a team of great engineers. You will work closely with Researchers, Program Managers and other Security Engineering disciplines. You will fill a vital role in protecting hundreds of millions of customers in most efficient way. You will help build the next generation of protection features, protecting against malware and other type of attacks

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer working on industrial-strength software and a proven track record of having shipped commercially-successful software products & services 
• 5+ years of experience in designing data structures, algorithms, highly concurrent programming, analysis of algorithm complexity 
• 3+ years of experienceworking in C/C++
• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering 

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience writing commercial desktop application software
• Experience with operating system internals (Windows, Linux and/or MacOS)
• Proven track record of owning features/scenarios and driving them from conception to completion with minimal guidance

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: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.