• Software Engineer II

    Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)


    Join the team that’s redefining how the world authenticates. The Passwordless Core team in Windows Security is on a mission to make user sign-ins faster, safer, and more intuitive for billions of users. We’re the engine behind secure authentication and data protection, using passkeys and Windows Hello, to deliver seamless authentication experiences that eliminate passwords and raise the bar for security.

     

    As a software engineer II in our team, you will have global impact: You will design and implement core authentication components that power Windows Hello and passkey-based sign-in experiences; You will build and optimize authentication flows using facial recognition, fingerprint, and other secure modalities; And you will develop secure, performant, and reliable components that protect user credentials and sensitive data.

     

    We are looking for a **Software Engineer** II to join the 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.

    Responsibilities

    + Collaborate with stakeholders in Windows, Azure, Identity, and beyond to determine user requirements for end-to-end authentication solutions.

    + Drive identification of dependencies and the development of design documents for core authentication components that power Windows Hello and passkey-based sign-in experiences.

    + Create, implement, optimize, debug, refactor, and reuse code to establish and improve performance and maintainability, effectiveness, and return on investment (ROI).

    + Investigate and resolve complex issues in authentication flows, with a focus on security, privacy, and user experience.

    + Proactively seek new knowledge and adapt to new trends, technical solutions, and patterns that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of Windows Hello and related feature areas.

    + Embody ourculture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) andvalues. (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values)

    Qualifications

    Required 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.

    + 1+ years experience in software design or architecture, especially in security or platform components.

    + 1+ years experience in OS development.

    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 Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

    + OR Master'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.

    + Solid understanding of authentication protocols, cryptography, or security fundamentals.

    + Passion for working collaboratively with a team to solve challenging technical problems.

     

    Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year.

     

    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

     

    Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 4, 2025

     

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    Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .