Microsoft
Security Engineer
$85K–$184K
United States · On-site · Full-time · Posted Nov 2, 2026
- Experience
- Preferred: Master's degree plus 1+ year of security or related experience; or Bachelor's degree plus 2+ years of security or related experience; or equivalent experience. Also preferred: 2+ years identifying vulnerabilities in operating systems and/or native (C/C++) applications.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
About the job
Secures Windows operating systems and devices by discovering vulnerabilities, developing mitigations, and partnering with product teams on durable defenses.
What you'll do
- Build reusable agents and tools to improve security reviews, then use automated tools to review features and code for security defects and architectural risks.
- Identify vulnerabilities in Windows operating-system features and devices, and devise protections.
- Partner with product teams on security improvements and engage with the external security community and researchers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including the Microsoft Cloud Background Check.
Nice to have
- Public track record of relevant security research, especially vulnerability discovery.
- Experience exploiting bugs and bypassing operating-system security mitigations; familiarity with Microsoft Windows architecture.
Pay
USD $85,400 - $168,100 per year (base salary); USD $111,100 - $183,700 per year (base salary)
Tools
C/C++, Microsoft Windows
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