FAQs
What is the main focus of the team for this position?
The main focus of the team is to create the best user interfaces for managing authentication methods, multi-factor authentication settings, and password reset settings in Entra ID, while ensuring secure, simple, and consistent user experiences.
What qualifications are required for this senior software engineer role?
The role requires the ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft background check and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
What are the key responsibilities of this position?
Key responsibilities include participating in all stages of product design and development, taking ownership of feature development aspects such as quality and scalability, designing and implementing new user interfaces, conducting code reviews, and participating in the operations of live services.
Is there a specific focus on security in this role?
Yes, candidates are expected to approach projects with a security-first mindset and collaborate across the engineering team to enhance developer productivity while maintaining security standards.
What experience level is required for this position?
The position is for a Senior Software Engineer, indicating that significant experience in software development—particularly with front-end technologies and full-stack development—is required.
Will there be opportunities for collaboration with other teams?
Yes, the role involves collaborating with other teams in the Security Business Unit and across Microsoft Identity to achieve shared goals and improve user security experiences.
Is there any on-call responsibility in this role?
Yes, there is an expectation to participate in operations of live services and address issues as they arise on a rotational on-call basis.
What values are important to the Microsoft workplace culture?
The Microsoft workplace culture emphasizes a growth mindset, respect, integrity, accountability, and inclusion, ensuring that everyone can thrive at work and beyond.