Microsoft Applied Scientist II- Web Security Research 

United States, Washington 

23478715

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, AND 2+ years related experience (e.g., web security or fraud detection)
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, or Computer Engineering AND 1+ year(s) related experience(e.g., web security or fraud detection)
  • OR Doctorate inComputer Science, or Computer Engineering, or related field (e.g., web security or fraud detection)
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ year(s) of experience with Java Scriptdebugging,JavaScriptdevelopment,Chrome Debugger,Developertools,App development for iOS and Android, UX debugging.
• 1+ year(s) of experience in Research in security related domain.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Practical experienceorMasters/Doctoratein

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 18, 2024.

• anddevelopmethods to collect signalsrelevant for frauddetectionfromdifferentsurfaces (mobile/desktop browsers, apps, andbrowserextensions).
• Devisemethods to detectautomation tools like Playwright,nefariousVPNs,BotnetsandMalware.
• Discoverandconvertadversary tactics, techniques, and procedures into actionable signals.
• Stayupdated on new cybersecurity trends andunderstandvarious ad implementations and attacks.
• Engage with widersecuritycommunitytotheadvanceand enhancestate of the art.
• Convert what you learn into tools thatmultipliesthe impact for the whole team.
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