Senior Security Engineer

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with native code (C/C++), building security-focused developer-facing tools, a clear understanding of OS security fundamentals, solid computer science skills, and a passion for keeping Microsoft customers safe.ResponsibilitiesEquip Microsoft developers with powerful, easy-to-use security tools to catch security issues earlierImprove existing processes and tools to help us deliver our goal of ubiquitous fuzzingCollaborate with teams of security experts to understand their requirements and build tools to streamline or automate common tasksDevise new methods to systematically detect vulnerabilities at scaleQualificationsRequiredMaster's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years experience in security or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years experience in security or related field OR equivalent experience.Other RequirementsAbility 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 CheckThis position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.PreferredMaster's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years experience in security or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years experience in security or related field OR equivalent experience.Public track record o...