Software Engineering - CTO Office

Microsoft is at the forefront of cybersecurity, helping enterprises protect their data and assets from sophisticated adversaries.

We are looking for a hands-on Software Engineer, with deep and practical AI knowledge, to join the CTO office of Microsoft Security. This team has the responsibility for ensuring Microsoft delivers the market-leading security technologies in all markets we choose to serve. This is a broad cross-team and cross-disciplined role, working on technologies with high visibility and high impact. This is your opportunity to be part of a fast-moving, startup-like team and to have a great time doing so.

Join us and shape the future of security!

Responsibilities

• Lead an ongoing exploration, evaluation and adoption of technologies and tactical capabilities; work closely with customers and other stakeholders to identify and maximize opportunities for technology use to improve business outcomes and translate that into an achievable action plan.
• Investigate new technologies and design new approaches of AI-based systems to address cybersecurity challenges and validate their effectiveness using a data-driven approach.
• Lead end-to-end design, and implementation of planned POCs. 
  
  

Qualifications

• You have a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent education.
• 5+ years of software development/research experience.
• Deep and practical AI knowledge, including LLMs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• You have experience in the cybersecurity domain (offensive security is a bonus).
• You have experience working with cloud services (Microsoft Azure is a bonus).
• You have experience/familiarity with Knowledge Graphs.
• You have experience/familiarity with Graph data structure and algorithms.
  
  

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.