New 
Software Engineer II
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Nov 25, 2024 | |
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OverviewAt Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, we are on a mission to protect every person and organization on the planet from cyber threats. Our team thrives on a culture of integrity, transparency, and ownership, where servant leadership fosters trust, accountability, growth, and inclusion. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment that emphasizes a growth mindset and working together to enable innovation, then we might have the perfect job for you. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is an industry-leading, cloud-powered security solution designed to help individuals and enterprises prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to advanced threats. Trusted by numerous Fortune 500 organizations worldwide, Defender for Endpoint secures millions of devices across diverse platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.Our quest is intrinsically aligned with Microsoft's mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. At Defender for Endpoint, we collaborate with partners across Microsoft to innovate new approaches and use the latest tools and products to combat evolving threats. Join us if you are passionate about learning, driven by purpose, and ready to make a significant impact to the safety and security of millions of users globally. We are looking for Software Engineer IIs to help drive innovation and excellence. As an engineer on the team, you will improve services by leveraging some of the latest innovations in Microsoft software and Azure hardware. This is a dynamic role that involves both technical expertise and collaborative skills to contribute to the modernization and enhancement of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's cloud services.
ResponsibilitiesTaking on challenges of working with well-established, large-scale systems to optimize services to improve scalability and reduce operating cost Partnering with experts across geographic and organizational boundaries to make impactful changes to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Adhering to modern engineering principles and practices, code reviews, and project management Engagement in project planning, work prioritization, and contribute to the project's roadmap and goals including reviewing and executing work items Participating in governance activities, manage technical tasks, and ensure quality assurance through automated testing and integration validation Sharing knowledge through mentorship and regular team interactions Building functional and technical documentation, write unit and integration tests, and update Continuous Integration and Continuous Deliver (CI/CD) pipelines | |