Software Engineer II
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Sep 04, 2025 | |
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OverviewJoin the team that's redefining how the world authenticates. The Passwordless Core team in Windows Security is on a mission to make user sign-ins faster, safer, and more intuitive for billions of users. We're the engine behind secure authentication and data protection, using passkeys and Windows Hello, to deliver seamless authentication experiences that eliminate passwords and raise the bar for security.As a software engineer II in our team, you will have global impact: You will design and implement core authentication components that power Windows Hello and passkey-based sign-in experiences; You will build and optimize authentication flows using facial recognition, fingerprint, and other secure modalities; And you will develop secure, performant, and reliable components that protect user credentials and sensitive data.We are looking for a Software Engineer II to join the team. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with stakeholders in Windows, Azure, Identity, and beyond to determine user requirements for end-to-end authentication solutions.Drive identification of dependencies and the development of design documents for core authentication components that power Windows Hello and passkey-based sign-in experiences.Create, implement, optimize, debug, refactor, and reuse code to establish and improve performance and maintainability, effectiveness, and return on investment (ROI).Investigate and resolve complex issues in authentication flows, with a focus on security, privacy, and user experience.Proactively seek new knowledge and adapt to new trends, technical solutions, and patterns that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of Windows Hello and related feature areas.Embody our culture and values. | |