Software Engineer II & Senior Software Engineer - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Software Engineer II & Senior Software Engineer - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | Microsoft Careers Skip to main content Microsoft Careers Careers Careers Search Search jobs Sign in Single PositionView All JobsSoftware Engineer II & Senior Software Engineer - Microsoft Defender for EndpointUnited States, Washington, RedmondApply nowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob number200042357Date postedJul 07, 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.Become an integral member of the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) team, dedicated to protecting consumers and enterprises alike from cyber-attacks. Our mission is to safeguard every user with innovative proactive protection, detection, and response technologies, aiming to stay ahead of malicious actors and anticipating the threats of the future.Join a global engineering organization that sits at the forefront of Microsoft’s endpoint security innovation. Our team builds the core protection, detection, and response capabilities that safeguard millions of devices worldwide. We operate across geos, driving advancements in AI‑powered threat response, cross‑platform security, and cost‑efficient engineering at massive scale.Our team is looking for Software Engineer II's and Senior Software Engineers to join us in shaping the standards and technology that companies depend on as AI transforms businesses. You’ll collaborate with Microsoft Research and cross‑functional engineering groups to push the boundaries of what modern security can do, especially in areas like reputation systems, heuristics, and automated incident response.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.ResponsibilitiesWork on one of the most advanced endpoint security platforms in the worldPartner with world‑class researchers and engineersInfluence architecture and strategy across multiple security domainsBuild features that protect customers from emerging and sophisticated threatsBe part of a team that values innovation, engineering excellence, and impactEmbody 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 PythonOR equivalent experience.Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These...