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Security Researcher II at Microsoft

Department: Security Research

Compensation

$102,100 – $202,200/yr

Setup
On-site
Location
Redmond, Washington
Type
Full-time
Level
mid
Posted

Description

Microsoft Security Response Center is hiring a Security Researcher II to reproduce reported security vulnerabilities, analyze root causes and trends, develop automation for vulnerability discovery and remediation, collaborate with product teams, and conduct novel security research. The role requires a relevant master's degree plus one year of experience, or a relevant bachelor's degree plus two years of experience, with equivalent experience also accepted. Preferred qualifications include advanced degrees, cloud security expertise, open-source software research, AI-assisted security workflows, and C# or .NET experience. The typical U.S. base pay range is USD 102,100–202,200 per year, with higher ranges for the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area.

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