Senior Software Security Engineer

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Cybersecurity

In short

Microsoft is seeking a Senior Software Security Engineer to join the Device Ecosystem and Platform (MDEP) team to secure the Android platform. Responsibilities include developing security features, remediating vulnerabilities, and collaborating with partners. Requires BS in Computer Science or equivalent, with proven experience in Android software development and OS-level security.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain AOSP security features, applications, and frameworks using Java, Kotlin, C/C++.
Work across drivers, Tools, Linux Kernel, Trusted application, AOSP Framework, and AOSP services.
Collaborate with developers, testers, product managers, and security experts to ensure platform quality and security.
Research and implement the latest security best practices, standards, and technologies for AOSP development.
Troubleshoot, debug, and fix security issues and vulnerabilities in AOSP applications and systems.
Represent Microsoft MDEP team in forums with partners, providing technical guidance.
Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge.
Stay updated on AOSP operating system updates, security trends, and industry best practices.

Requirements

BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Proven experience in Android software development, including designing and delivering complex platform features and functionalities.
Proven experience in implementing security features at OS level.
Strong C/C++, Java or Kotlin software design and development skills.
Experience developing Android platform services and framework components, with an emphasis on secure API design, privilege boundaries, and inter-process communication (IPC) security.
Experience with Android Open Source Project (AOSP) security architecture, including application sandboxing, permissions, system services, secure storage, and security-focused platform development.
Knowledge of Android security technologies such as Key Mint, Keystore, device integrity, key attestation, secure provisioning, cryptography, and certificate-based trust models.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements, including Microsoft Cloud Background Check.

Desired Qualifications

Deep understanding of AOSP security technologies, including SELinux, Verified Boot, secure updates, application isolation, and Android security internals.
Experience designing end-to-end security architectures spanning device software, cloud services, device management platforms, and enterprise deployments.
Familiarity with threat model development, security architecture reviews, vulnerability analysis and penetration testing.
Experience with specification-driven development, translating requirements into architecture, implementation plans, validation strategies, and measurable deliverables.
Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools responsibly and effectively while maintaining security, privacy, software quality, and engineering accountability.

Benefits

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/romania-corporate-pay.html

Skills

JavaKotlinC/C++AndroidAOSPSELinux

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