Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer Hyderabad, Telangana, India Date posted Jun 03, 2025 Job number 1826469 Work site Microsoft on-site only Travel 0-25 % Role type Individual Contributor Profession Software Engineering Discipline Software Engineering Employment type Full-Time Overview Security is a top priority for our customers amid digital threats, regulations, and complex environments. Microsoft Security aims to create a safer world with end-to-end, simplified solutions that protect every user, customer, and developer. We strive to secure digital platforms, devices, and clouds in diverse settings, including our own internal systems. Providing peace of mind to our customers with our mobile security solutions is what excites us every day! Our culture promotes growth, excellence, and innovation impacting billions globally. Microsoft Defender organization is rapidly growing, securing people, services, and devices worldwide. Our 'security for all' vision covers the cloud, identities, and services beyond endpoints, even outside the Microsoft Security portfolio. We're seeking a passionate, customer driven hands on Engineers with experience in Mobile development, cybersecurity and security solutions to develop AI-driven security solutions based on Zero Trust, collaborating with Security Research, UX, and Product management teams. Joining Microsoft Security means working with a global team to deliver best-in-class solutions. If you're passionate about tech advancements, love working in teams, and aim to make a big difference for our customers, this role is ideal for you. We're excited to connect with individuals committed to enhancing digital security for over a billion mobile users by creating accessible cybersecurity solutions. #MDEIndia Qualifications Qualifications Required – Strong debugging and problem-solving capabilities. Knowledgeable in secure software development life cycles. Experienced with software development tools, including source control systems (GIT), automated build systems, compilers, software validation systems, project tracking, and lifecycle management systems. Able to work independently, managing technical and architectural dependencies effectively. Qualifications: Other Requirements – Holds a BS or MS degree in Computer Science. #MDEIndia Responsibilities As a key member of our team in the role of Senior Software Engineer for Android, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing solutions for mobile threat protection from start to finish. Your rapid cycle of ideation, creation, and learning, along with your dedication to improving value through the experiences you create, is highly valued. Monitoring telemetry to enhance our customer experience and collaborating closely with Program Managers and colleagues in Security Engineering are also crucial to your role. Additionally, as a proactive technical leader, you will uphold code quality and drive innovation in our products and engineering practices. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, including Software Engineers, Program Managers, Security Researchers, and Data Scientists. Over 8 years of experience as a software engineer, developing and launching successful commercial software products and services. 8+ years of expertise in designing data structures, algorithms, and analyzing algorithm complexity, with experience in highly concurrent programming. 4+ years of experience in designing user applications for Android. At least 4 years of experience developing apps from the ground up, with a portfolio of apps featured in the App Store. 4+ years of experience in development principles and patterns. 4+ years of experience with Java/Kotlin/JNI for Android, including knowledge of Android internals. Solid understanding of Networking fundamentals and VPN internals. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.  Industry leading healthcare  Educational resources  Discounts on products and services  Savings and investments  Maternity and paternity leave  Generous time away  Giving programs  Opportunities to network and connect 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.