Sr Software Engineer
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Sr Software Engineer
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Date posted
Oct 23, 2025
Job number
1890697
Work site
3 days / week in-office
Travel
None
Role type
Individual Contributor
Profession
Software Engineering
Discipline
Software Engineering
Employment type
Full-Time
Overview
Cyber threats are a growing concern, impacting individuals and organizations worldwide. At Microsoft Security, we are committed to protecting users through intelligent, scalable, and resilient security solutions.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join the Microsoft Defender for Office (MDO) team.
This role offers the opportunity to build and scale cloud-native security systems that protect millions of users from sophisticated threats like phishing, malware, and business email compromise.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's / Master's in computer science or related technical field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience with proficiency coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
- Experience building distributed systems and working with cloud platforms
- Expertise in HD Insight Spark, data processing is strong plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, especially in live site and production scenarios.
- Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and observability platforms (e.g., Kusto, Application Insights).
- Exposure to Big Data technologies and AI/ML-driven systems is advantageous.
Other Requirements –
- Bachelor's / Master's in computer science or related technical field
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-scale, low-latency backend services and data pipelines hosted in Azure to support MDO’s threat detection and remediation workflows.
- Make architectural decisions that shape the future of MDO’s security infrastructure and influence cross-team technical direction.
- Collaborate with PMs and partner teams to deliver end-to-end features that enhance threat protection capabilities.
- Lead investigations and resolution of live site issues, driving improvements in service reliability and incident response.
- Contribute to architectural discussions, code reviews, and engineering best practices across the team and broader MDO organization.
- Develop and refine internal tools and observability systems to improve diagnostics, telemetry, and operational efficiency.
- Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning.
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect
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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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