Microsoft
Senior Security Engineer - MAI Data, Privacy, and Security, Microsoft AI - Copil
Microsoft, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
Senior Security Engineer - MAI Data, Privacy, and Security, Microsoft AI - Copilot
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Microsoft Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Microsoft is at the forefront of AI innovation, tackling some of the most complex and significant AI challenges of our time. Our vision is ambitious—to deliver systems with genuine artificial intelligence capabilities across agents, applications, services, and infrastructure.
The Security Engineering team within MAI ensures our advancements in AI are secure and trustworthy. We integrate robust security measures directly into our platforms, enabling secure and efficient incorporation of external data and services without compromising safety or privacy.
We are looking for a
Senior Security Engineer
to lead security assessments and testing both internally and with external partners. Your role will ensure that Copilot and its integrations operate atop a robust security model that mitigates threats such as indirect prompt injection, unauthorized dataflows, and privacy breaches.
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.
Responsibilities
Lead comprehensive risks assessments, including automated risk identification, controls validation, and threat modeling across networking, operating systems, and application layers. Identify security best practices, risks, and align remediations to vulnerabilities to drive remediation efforts effectively. Proactively identify and help remediate security risks through code and configuration changes. Collaborate closely with partner teams, facilitating their velocity by addressing and resolving underlying security issues. Develop and maintain metrics to measure security impact, reliability at both tactical and strategic levels. Provide security mentorship, fostering a culture of proactive security awareness and accountability. Contribute to secure software development by writing, reviewing, and advising on secure coding practices, particularly in C#, Python, or equivalent languages.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
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. Experience in security engineering, including assessment, remediation, and secure code development Experience in security assessment methodologies, automated and manual testing techniques, and threat modeling. Experience in remediation efforts across multiple product lines in one or more core security domains (networking, operating systems, software security).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience assessing security specifically for AI/ML applications, including identification and remediation of risks through code or configuration changes. Expertise in secure coding practices and code-level security in languages such as C#, Python, or similar. Familiarity with Rust, C++, or Go are pluses. Experience working within AI, machine learning platforms, APIs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), or similar technologies. Understanding of AI/ML pipelines, including risks during and after both training and deployment. Familiarity with interprocess communication in AI environments, including Agentic Model Context Protocol. Deep understanding of agentic computing, communication patterns, and associated security considerations. Demonstrated collaboration skills, with a proven track record of enabling partner teams and addressing systemic security risks proactively. Experience implementing and interpreting performance, reliability, and risk metrics to drive security improvements.
Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 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 and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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. Seniority level
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Microsoft Senior Security Engineer - MAI Data, Privacy, and Security, Microsoft AI - Copilot
4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Senior Security Engineer - MAI Data, Privacy, and Security, Microsoft AI - Copilot
role at
Microsoft Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Microsoft is at the forefront of AI innovation, tackling some of the most complex and significant AI challenges of our time. Our vision is ambitious—to deliver systems with genuine artificial intelligence capabilities across agents, applications, services, and infrastructure.
The Security Engineering team within MAI ensures our advancements in AI are secure and trustworthy. We integrate robust security measures directly into our platforms, enabling secure and efficient incorporation of external data and services without compromising safety or privacy.
We are looking for a
Senior Security Engineer
to lead security assessments and testing both internally and with external partners. Your role will ensure that Copilot and its integrations operate atop a robust security model that mitigates threats such as indirect prompt injection, unauthorized dataflows, and privacy breaches.
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.
Responsibilities
Lead comprehensive risks assessments, including automated risk identification, controls validation, and threat modeling across networking, operating systems, and application layers. Identify security best practices, risks, and align remediations to vulnerabilities to drive remediation efforts effectively. Proactively identify and help remediate security risks through code and configuration changes. Collaborate closely with partner teams, facilitating their velocity by addressing and resolving underlying security issues. Develop and maintain metrics to measure security impact, reliability at both tactical and strategic levels. Provide security mentorship, fostering a culture of proactive security awareness and accountability. Contribute to secure software development by writing, reviewing, and advising on secure coding practices, particularly in C#, Python, or equivalent languages.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
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. Experience in security engineering, including assessment, remediation, and secure code development Experience in security assessment methodologies, automated and manual testing techniques, and threat modeling. Experience in remediation efforts across multiple product lines in one or more core security domains (networking, operating systems, software security).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience assessing security specifically for AI/ML applications, including identification and remediation of risks through code or configuration changes. Expertise in secure coding practices and code-level security in languages such as C#, Python, or similar. Familiarity with Rust, C++, or Go are pluses. Experience working within AI, machine learning platforms, APIs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), or similar technologies. Understanding of AI/ML pipelines, including risks during and after both training and deployment. Familiarity with interprocess communication in AI environments, including Agentic Model Context Protocol. Deep understanding of agentic computing, communication patterns, and associated security considerations. Demonstrated collaboration skills, with a proven track record of enabling partner teams and addressing systemic security risks proactively. Experience implementing and interpreting performance, reliability, and risk metrics to drive security improvements.
Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 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 and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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. Seniority level
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