Junior Security Engineer, Data

Microsoft is hiring a Junior Security Engineer, Data to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Junior Security Engineer, Data, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (PST)). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack What we offer: • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Annual learning and professional development budget • Paid parental leave How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Microsoft is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 0–2 years of experience or equivalent training • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • Experience with version control and CI/CD Nice to have: • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning