Microsoft · 2 days ago
Software Engineer II -Azure Kubernetes Service
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$101K/yr - $199K/yr
2+ years expMicrosoft is seeking a Software Engineer II for the Azure Kubernetes Service Security Operational team, which focuses on enhancing security within cloud-native infrastructure. The role involves designing secure components, collaborating with engineering teams, and integrating AI-assisted tools to improve security workflows.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement secure, scalable components and libraries for AKS
Collaborate with security and engineering teams to identify and address cross-cutting security concerns
Develop and integrate AI-assisted tools to support threat modeling, code analysis, and incident response
Contribute to automation and tooling that improves security signal quality and developer productivity
Participate in design reviews and contribute to secure-by-default architecture decisions
Stay current with emerging security trends, AI technologies, and Kubernetes ecosystem developments
Qualification
Required
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
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
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ 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 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
2+ years of experience with Kubernetes, Golang, and Cloud Native technologies
Experience building and operating cloud-based and distributed systems, with a strong understanding of scalability, reliability, authentication, and authorization in production environments
Experience with AI and agentic technologies, such as LLMs, autonomous agents, or AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, security analyzers, or anomaly detection systems)
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