Overview

Security represents the most critical priorities for our customers in a world awash in digital threats, regulatory scrutiny, and estate complexity. Microsoft Security aspires to make the world a safer place for all. We want to reshape security and empower every user, customer, and developer with a security cloud that protects them with end to end, simplified solutions. The Microsoft Security organization accelerates Microsoft’s mission and bold ambitions to ensure that our company and industry is securing digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds in our customers’ heterogeneous environments, as well as ensuring the security of our own internal estate.   

Microsoft Entra ID (previously known as Azure Active Directory) under the Microsoft Security organization which is at the center of Microsoft’s cloud strategy is looking for a Senior Software Engineer. It consists of critical authentication, authorization, and directory services that are used by the millions of Azure, Office 365, XBOX and Windows users worldwide. 

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate software engineer to join our Core Identity and Access Management (IAM) team. This high-impact team is responsible for building scalable, secure, and reliable identity solutions that support the evolving Identity and Access Management (IAM) needs of the Microsoft Identity Platform. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-energy group that values creativity, technical excellence, and customer impact. 

Qualifications

Required: 

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#, Go, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.

Good understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems fundamentals. 

Proven experience designing, building, and shipping cloud-scale or mission-critical backend services. 

Experience with service reliability, diagnostics, monitoring, and live site operations. 

Preferred: 

Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.

Expertise in identity, security, or access management systems. 

Knowledge of authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML, PKI) and zero trust principles. 

Hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP cloud platforms. 

Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams and align on shared goals. 

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and geographies.