Senior Software Engineer

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Microsoft is a company where innovation and passion converge to shape the future of cybersecurity. At Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), we are dedicated to advancing consumer and enterprise protection through cutting-edge technology.

Our team leverages collaborative efforts to develop security solutions that anticipate and outmanoeuvre cyber threats, ensuring safety across diverse platforms including Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, and iOS. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to elevate our MDE Linux solution. This role involves strategic leadership and hands-on development, working alongside top-tier professionals to enhance our security capabilities.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the security landscape, shaping the capabilities of our products while growing your expertise across Microsoft’s expansive technological ecosystem. We are committed to your development and recognize the value you bring to our team.

Our team thrives on diversity and inclusivity, believing that varied perspectives fuel innovation. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where every member’s contribution is valued and nurtured. This approach not only enhances our products but also drives personal and professional growth, ensuring that our solutions reflect the needs of all users.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline and 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C/C++
• Development experience on Linux and its internals knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication skills .
• Strong technical skills including understanding of object-oriented programming & design, algorithms, systems internal concepts & performance.
• Demonstrable coding, debugging, design, testing and problem-solving skills
  

Preferred/Additional Qualifications

• Solve problems by always leading with deep passion and empathy for customers.

• Work independently, drive and manage technical and architectural dependencies

• Experience working across disciplines and teams with high collaboration

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• Collaborate with security engineering teams to plan, design and implement security solutions, covering all phases from concept to deployment.

• Develop, test, and maintain extensible and reusable code, identifying and addressing coding issues, and conducting effective code reviews, deployment, scale, performance and quality, from conception to delivery.

• Provide strategic insights during the product design phase to ensure alignment with customer needs and business objectives.

• Work closely with a geographically distributed team, including product managers, security researchers, and developers, to drive key product improvements.

• Uphold and promote the organizational culture and values, fostering an environment of innovation, quality, and accountability.

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