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Security Engineer II

Microsoft· Penetration Testing
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Redmond, WA, Multiple Locations$102.1k - $202.2kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

The Security Engineer II - Windows Security role focuses on offensive security and security engineering/mitigations for Windows. The engineer will uncover novel attack vectors, develop proof-of-concept mitigations, and partner with Windows product engineering to design durable and scalable defenses, with hands-on experience in native code (C/C++) and penetration testing.

Responsibilities

  • Build reusable agents and tools to expedite and improve the consistency and quality of security reviews.
  • Review features and code for security defects and architectural risk using agents and automated tools built by you and others.
  • Be the security contact for teams building new innovative products and technologies in the next version of Windows and devices.
  • Identify security vulnerabilities in a wide variety of key OS features such as network protocols, security features, and Microsoft devices; leverage a broad and current understanding of security to devise new protections.
  • Interact with the external security community and security researchers.
  • Collaborate with product teams to improve security, and articulate the business value of security investments.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in security or related field.
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 2+ years experience in security or related field.
  • OR equivalent experience.

Skills

Required:Security review and code reviewPenetration testingC/C++
Nice to have:Vulnerability research

Benefits

  • Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Last updated Sep 10, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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