Senior Software Engineer - C++
Microsoft · microsoft.com
RedmondSenior4+ yrs
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The job in short
C++ software engineering.
RustC++Networking
Details
- Found
- 5 d ago · posted 2026-10-19
- Location as listed
- Redmond, WA,US, US
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Lead the design and development of secure, reliable, and performance Global Secure Access endpoint components, using C/C++ or Rust. Own complex, ambiguous problem areas spinning operating-systems internals, kernel-mode development, user-mode services, computer networking and cloud integration. Use proficient networking knowledge to design secure traffic-handling solutions and lead investigations of complex connectivity issues across the networking stack. Make architectural tradeoffs involving security, performance, compatibility, maintainability, observability, and safe deployment across diverse customer environments. Collaborate with endpoint, identity, security, and cloud-service teams to define interfaces, align technical direction, and deliver cohesive end-to-end experiences. Raise engineering standards through design and code reviews, threat modeling, automated testing, production diagnostics, and mentoring other engineers. Embody our culture and values 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, C++, or Rust OR equivalent experience. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: 3+ years of experience with computer networking, including protocols such as IP, TCP, UDP, DNS, or TLS. 3+ years of experience developing software involving Windows internals, kernel-mode components, device drivers, or low-level operating-system APIs. 3+ years of experience developing or debugging systems software using C, C++, or Rust, including applying secure development, concurrency, memory-management, and performance principles. Experience leading the design and delivery of complex systems software across multiple components or engineering teams. Experience developing Windows kernel-mode drivers or networking components using technologies such as Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) or Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS). Experience diagnosing complex production issues using debuggers, crash dumps, traces, packet captures, and telemetry. Experience designing endpoint software for large enterprise deployments, including compatibility, performance, reliability, observability, and safe rollout considerations.
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