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Microsoft

Senior Security Researcher

WA, United States
Redmond, WA, United States
Redmond, United States

$119,800 to $261,000 USD / year

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Pay: $119,800 to $261,000 USD / year
Apply by: May 3, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

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Overview

Are you interested in radically improving the security of Microsoft’s products on Linux? Do you want to work on cutting edge malware analysis systems? Are you committed to helping Microsoft customers keep their computers secure and combating evolving malware threats? We are searching for a strong self-driven Senior Security Researcher to join Microsoft Defender Security Research Team for Linux.

Microsoft Defender Security Research team is a global team of security researchers, advanced threat hunters, and agile malware responders at the forefront of protecting the Microsoft ecosystem from emerging security threats. Our research powers protection in products like Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, Office 365, Azure, and more. We are an industry leading threat research lab that does in-depth threat research with threats and exploits to help keep our customers safe. If you are a technically strong security researcher who has experience with the Linux platform and who is passionate about having huge impact in the security industry, we would love to talk to you!

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. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

Conduct research in the Linux platform that yields new insights, theories, analyses, data, algorithms, and prototypes that advance state-of-the-art of malware protection.
Investigate, analyze, and learn from security researchers, attackers and real incidents in order to develop durable detection solution/strategies across the kill-chain or product/OS enhancements.
Work with other internal and external teams to forge new and improve existing partnerships that help mature the product.
Provide exemplary leadership in an exceptionally challenging and rewarding environment and influence the organization.
Collaborate with other researchers, coordinators, and developers to improve the protection capabilities of the products.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or related field
OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or related field AND 3+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat analysis or modeling, cybersecurity, vulnerability research, and/or anomaly detection
OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or related field AND 4+ years experience in software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, threat analysis or modeling, cybersecurity, vulnerability research, and/or anomaly detection
OR equivalent experience.

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:

4+ years of computer security industry experience utilizing reverse engineering and knowledge of security/threat landscape.
Development skills with C, C++, C and scripting languages (Python/Powershell)
Demostrated knowledge of Linux operating system internals and related security problems
Reverse Engineering skills: familiar with debuggers, disassemblers, network protocols, file formats, sandboxes, hardware/firmware internals, software communication mechanisms
Excellent cross group and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate the business need for security or detection improvements.
Knowledge of MacOS and mobile platforms is a welcome addition, but not required.

#MSFTSecurity #Linux

Security Research 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 $160,200 - $261,000 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

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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Linux
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Azure
Research
Leadership
Statistics
Computer science
Software development
Cybersecurity
Reverse engineering
Security threats
C
C++
Python
Microsoft PowerShell
Debuggers
Firmware
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills

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