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Microsoft Research is building new tools to automate the search for unknown malicious software. We are the growing, evolving team behind Microsoft’s Project Ire, Acquire Volatile Memory for Linux (AVML), OneFuzz, Project Freta, and other new security tooling initiatives. The goal of our group is to make a difference for Microsoft’s customers by building high-trust discovery mechanisms into Azure, the world’s computer. Our group builds and sometimes Open Sources memory-safe security tooling with the Rust language. We work with the latest foundation models to create Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered reverse engineering and malware discovery tooling. Our distributed team includes remote work opportunities and regularly interfaces with engineering teams across the globe. We invite you to consider joining our team as we learn together.
In this role, you will be part of a collaborative team environment involved in rapid prototyping, compatibility engineering, and the invention of new capabilities in the security space.
If you’re a passionate security professional with an interest in automating reverse engineering and software exploration, learning or continuing with Rust, or building a more trustworthy cloud - please seek out this role.
Required Qualification
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Python Programming Language
8+ years experience in security or related field
Experience developing software in or an interest in learning the Rust programming language.
Experience with reverse engineering or source code analysis, or an interest in learning these skills
Experience developing agentic systems for security
Experience in Windows (Operating System and apps) security
Any experience with volatile memory forensics tools
Any experience with static analysis tools
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Penetration Testing IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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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