Microsoft Software Engineer II Security 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

347756714

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field, with experience in the software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cybersecurity, and/or anomaly detection.
• 4–8 years of hands-on experience as a Security Researcher and/or Security Engineer
• Designing, building, and operating large-scale enterprise security services solutions using cloud services, C#, .NET, or Java.
• Strong understanding of common software vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10, CWE Top 25) in languages such as C#, JavaScript/HTML, C++, and C.
• Deep knowledge of software security principles, including authentication, authorization, and encryption.
• Proficiency in coding, debugging, and root cause analysis of vulnerabilities in cloud services, DevOps platforms, and AI systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good programming skills with expertise in OOP, OOAD, and design patterns.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across global teams.
• Good interpersonal skills to communicate complex ideas to diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, ramp up quickly, and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure (preferred), AWS, or GCP.
• Public track record of vulnerability research and discovery.
• Familiarity with cloud service architecture, design, and implementation.
• Understanding of enterprise security techniques and best practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory).
• Basic scripting skills in PowerShell and experience developing automation modules.
• Knowledge of Power BI for designing interactive dashboards and visualizations.
• Experience building AI applications to solve enterprise-scale challenges.
• Familiarity with modern security models such as OAuth and token-based authentication.
• Experience delivering production-grade software or services.
• Exposure to agile methodologies and test-driven development (TDD).

• Analyze cloud, DevOps, AI, and emerging product services for security vulnerabilities and enterprise readiness.
• Identify and assess the severity and impact of vulnerabilities, including discovering new variants.
• Develop tools and innovative techniques to automate vulnerability discovery and analysis.
• Analyze vulnerability trends to identify patterns and proactively address risks.
• Research, develop, and deploy mitigations for recurring vulnerability patterns.
• Conduct security testing, research, and analysis activities.
• Collaborate effectively with engineering, product teams, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the broader security research community through knowledge sharing.
• Mentor and support the growth of team members and peers across Microsoft.
• Foster a healthy, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.
• Apply engineering best practices throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure secure, reliable, and maintainable systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and deliver key initiatives.
• Embrace a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and innovation.
• Design and implement microservices for real-time, scalable, and sustainable solutions.
• Provide on-call support and monitor production services as part of a DevOps culture.