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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer II - C++ - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $102,100.0 - $202,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Microsoft Online Services, C++ (Programming Language), Protocol Stack, Computer Networks, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Domain Name System (DNS), Memory Management, Packet Analyzer, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Software Technical Review, Computer Network Technologies, Concurrency, Information Technology, Windows Kernel - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88459506/1 ## About the Role * 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++, or Rust OR equivalent experience 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 Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter., * 3+ years of experience developing or debugging software involving computer networking, including protocols such as IP, TCP, UDP, DNS, or TLS. * 3+ years of experience developing systems software involving OS internals, kernel-mode components, device drivers, or low-level operating-system APIs. * Knowledge of secure software development, concurrency, memory management and performance optimization. * Experience developing Windows kernel-mode drivers or networking components using technologies such as Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) or Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS). * Experience troubleshooting networking or systems issues using debuggers, crash dumps, traces or packet captures. * Experience building endpoint software deployed across large and diverse enterprise environments #MSFTSecurity GSAClient Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 per year. ## Description * Design and develop secure, reliable, and performant Global Secure Access endpoint components using C/C++ or Rust. * Build solutions that integrate with the operating system network stack, including user-mode services and kernel-mode components. * Use proficient networking knowledge to design secure traffic handling solutions and troubleshoot complex connectivity issues across the networking stack. * Engineer for large, heterogeneous endpoint fleets by addressing compatibility, safe deployment, resource efficiency, limited observability, and interactions with other networking and security products. * Deliver high-quality components through clear interfaces, design and code reviews, threat modeling, automated testing, telemetry, and production diagnostics. * Collaborate across endpoint, identity, security, and cloud-service teams to shape and deliver cohesive end-to-end Global Secure Access experiences. * Embody ourcultureandvalues ## Related Videos - [Coffee with Developers - Stephen Jones - NVIDIA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1303-coffee-with-developers-stephen-jones-nvidia) - [Prompt Engineering - an Art, a Science, or your next Job Title?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1032-prompt-engineering-an-art-a-science-or-your-next-job-title) - [Concurrency with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/191-concurrency-with-go) - [You’re a great coder? 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