Senior Security Embedded Software Engineer

Overview

Do you want to be part of a team that develops cutting-edge security solutions for Microsoft’s devices and silicon? Do you have a passion for embedded software engineering and security domain? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for this role!  

We are looking for a talented Senior Security Embedded Software Engineer with a solid background in the security domain to lead the development of innovative security solutions for the next generation portfolio products. In this role, you will lead products core features, from understanding the system requirements and defining the features behavior, through designing the software architecture to implementing and releasing high quality code. You will work closely with hardware and software engineers, system engineers and security experts to characterize the solutions and determine the development strategy.  

Join us in pushing the boundaries of security engineering and making an impact on a global scale. Your expertise will play a vital role in ensuring the security and integrity of Microsoft's future devices. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be part of something remarkable, apply now! Together, we will achieve more. 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Working together with the product and system engineering team and security experts to characterize innovative security solutions.
• Leading core features design and implementation according to system architecture specifications and engineering requirements in collaboration with other groups in Microsoft.
• Assessing security threats and develop design and mitigation strategies to ensure the SW is highly secured.
• Mentoring and coaching other team members on security best practices and SW development techniques.
• Staying up to date with the latest security trends, methodologies and technologies.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• At least 6 years of experience in embedded software engineering or a similar area.
• At least 3 years of experience in security domain (e.g., cryptography, hardware security modules (HSMs) or TPMs, security protocols, secure boot process, modern operating systems security, etc.)
• Proven SW architecture and technical leadership skills.
• A proficient knowledge of C/C++ programming languages and embedded software development tools.
• A solid understanding of embedded systems architecture and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to clearly express technical concepts in verbal and written forms. Able to scale conversations from block diagrams to C level code explanations.
• A high degree of creativity and innovation, with the ability to solve complex problems and deliver robust solutions.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with other programming languages such as Rust and Python is a plus.
• Additional areas of expertise (such as CPU architecture, Windows drivers, Windows internals) is a plus.
  
  

Other Requirements

Ability 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 Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
  
  

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.