senior Security Engineer tech_leadership · Posted May 15, 2026
$119,800 – $234,700
USD per year

About this role

Microsoft is hiring a senior-level Security Engineer based in Redmond, WA. The posting calls out experience with C, Networking, Security. Compensation is listed at $119,800–$234,700 per year.

Role
Security Engineer
Function
security
Level
senior
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Redmond, WA
Department
Penetration Testing
Posted
May 15, 2026

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Job description

from Microsoft careers
Overview

Senior Security Engineer and Principal Security Engineer (Multiple Positions)

The Microsoft Windows Security team is looking for a learn-it-all security engineers that will help secure Microsoft Windows products and devices, with focus on offensive security and security engineering & mitigations for Windows.

The Windows Security team is responsible for securing the Windows client and server operating systems, used by billions of customers every day and in businesses worldwide. This team performs security design reviews, code reviews, penetration testing, vulnerability research and driving systematic mitigations to security risks on Windows to make sure they meet the highest possible security standards and proactively defend cybersecurity threats. This role is hands-on, technically demanding, and central to strengthening the security posture of OS platforms.  

In this role, you will uncover novel attack vectors, develop proof-of-concept mitigations, and partner directly with Windows product engineering teams to design durable & scalable defense. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with native code (C/C++), penetration testing (code audit, writing fuzzers, finding creative ways to break assumptions), a clear understanding of OS security fundamentals, solid computer science skills, and a passion for keeping Microsoft customers safe. 



Responsibilities
  • Participate in security reviews to identify and mitigate risk in Microsoft products, including design reviews, code reviews, and fuzzing 
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