Microsoft Senior Security Researcher 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

349776357

This role is targeted towards vulnerability response and research within software and services used and produced by Microsoft. As a Senior Security Researcher, you will assess the impact of these vulnerabilities identified and issue advice for the remediation of affected products. You will have the chance to conduct novel vulnerability research in the areas that Microsoft relies on and develop mitigation strategies for enhancing our security posture. You will collaborate with other security researchers, developers, and community members to responsibly address security issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field.
• OR 5+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cybersecurity, and/or anomaly detection.
• 3+ years of experience in security research, vulnerability analysis, and/or exploit development.

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 background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field.
• OR 6+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cybersecurity, and/or anomaly detection.
• A public record of vulnerability research and discovery
• Knowledge of the operating system internals of Linux and/or Windows.
• 3+ years of experience developing or auditing C/C++ with a focus on secure coding.

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 July 29, 2025.

As a Senior Security Researcher, you will:

• Be reproducing vulnerabilities, and identifying the root cause.
• Working with product teams to comprehensively remediate vulnerabilities.
• Working with the community to responsibly report vulnerabilities upstream to open-source projects.
• Assessing the impact of public common vulnerability and exposures (CVEs) on Microsoft products and services.
• Conduct novel research to improve the security of Microsoft products and services.