Software Engineer

Overview
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. 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.
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.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, test, and maintain components of cloud-scale security data platform, including data ingestion, processing, filtering, transformation, routing, and publishing capabilities. Deliver well-designed, reliable, and maintainable code while following engineering best practices for code reviews, automated testing, deployment, monitoring, and documentation. Work closely with senior engineers, product managers, and partner teams to understand requirements and onboard new security data sources, workflows, and publishing destinations onto the Scuba platform. Investigate production issues, analyze service telemetry, participate in incident response, and implement fixes and automation that improve service reliability, performance, and operational efficiency. Contribute to reusable platform capabilities and end-to-end validation that improve developer productivity, deployment safety, and consistency across Scuba’s ingestion and publishing workflows.
Qualifications
Required: 1. BS/MS in Computer Science or Engineering (or equivalent experience), including proficiency in C# (Java/C++), OOP, design patterns, and multithreading. 2. Effective communication, problem-solving, and adaptability in ambiguous situations.
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 the Microsoft background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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 requesting accommodations.

Work arrangement
Hybrid