Software Engineer II

Software Engineer II | Microsoft Careers Skip to main content Microsoft Careers Careers Careers Search Search jobs Sign in Single PositionView All JobsSoftware Engineer IIUnited States, Washington, RedmondApply nowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob number200042654Date postedJul 08, 2026Work site3 days / week in-officeTravelLess than 25%ProfessionSoftware EngineeringDisciplineSoftware EngineeringRole typeIndividual ContributorEmployment typeFull-TimeOverviewSecurity represents the most critical priorities for our customers in a world awash in digital threats, regulatory scrutiny, and estate complexity. Microsoft Security aspires to make the world a safer place for all. We want to reshape security and empower every user, customer, and developer with a security cloud that protects them with end to end, simplified solutions. The Microsoft Security organization accelerates Microsoft’s mission and bold ambitions to ensure that our company and industry is securing digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds in our customers’ heterogeneous environments, as well as ensuring the security of our own internal estate. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world.Azure Key Vault is a foundational security service in the Microsoft cloud, responsible for centralized management of cryptographic keys, secrets, and certificates used by Microsoft products and Azure customers. The service enables customers to encrypt data at rest, securely store and manage credentials, and provision and automatically rotate TLS certificates across their cloud workloads. Operating at global cloud scale with 99.99% availability, Azure Key Vault is part of the Identity division within Microsoft Security, and plays a critical role in maintaining customer trust in Microsoft’s cloud platform. The team builds and operates highly reliable, secure, and diagnosable distributed systems that protect some of the most sensitive data hosted in Azure. We are looking for a Software Engineer II to join our team.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.ResponsibilitiesDeep understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and system design.Experience building, operating, and maintaining resilient distributed cloud services. Familiarity with microservices‑based architectures, RESTful APIs, event‑driven and/or serverless systems. Problem‑solving skills and a systems‑thinking mindset applied to complex, large‑scale environments. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and organizational boundaries.Embody our culture and values QualificationsRequired Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. Other Requirements: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...