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August 14, 2025

Software Engineer II - CTJ - Poly

Mid • On-site

$100,600 - $199,000/yr

Reston, VA

Overview

Security is one of the most critical priorities for our customers in today’s digitally connected world. At Microsoft Security, we’re driven by a bold mission: to make the world a safer place for everyone. We’re reimagining what security can be—empowering users, developers, and organizations with a comprehensive security cloud that delivers simplified, end-to-end protection. Our work is foundational to Microsoft’s broader mission, ensuring the safety of digital platforms, devices, and cloud environments across diverse customer ecosystems, while also securing our own internal infrastructure.

 

The Authentication team supporting Azure Government Secret and Top Secret Clouds is at the forefront of this effort. We build and maintain essential services like Azure AAD Gateway, Evolved Security Token Service (eSTS), and Directory Proxy (DPX), all of which enable secure and seamless authentication in highly sensitive environments. Our team is passionate about creating innovative, scalable solutions that make Azure the most trusted platform for developers working in government and beyond.

 

As a Software Engineer II, you’ll be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that thrives on solving complex technical challenges. You’ll contribute to the full lifecycle of service development—from design and implementation to testing and production—while working alongside talented engineers who share your commitment to excellence. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on national security and cloud innovation, all while growing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.


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.


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Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
    • OR equivalent experience.
 

Other Requirements:

 

Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able 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:  
 

  • The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.
  • Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.
  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.   
  • Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance

 

Preferred Qualifications:
 
  • Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
    • OR 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++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
    • OR equivalent experience.

 

 

Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until August 31, 2025.
 
 

 


Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deliver intuitive Azure services that elevate user experiences.
  • Collaborate closely with teammates to uphold service quality, availability, and reliability.
  • Participate in live-site support to continuously improve customer outcomes.
  • Provide thoughtful and responsive customer support to ensure satisfaction and trust.
  • Engage in a regularly scheduled on-call rotation as part of our commitment to service excellence.
  • Champion and embody our inclusive Culture and core Values in everything you do.