Staff Visionary Technologist, Security and AI Research
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Sep 21, 2024 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft runs on trust. Earning and keeping that trust has never been more important. In the Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CELA) Customer Security and Trust (CST) team, we work with each other, and with many different partners internal and external to Microsoft to spearhead cybersecurity policies globally, to protect Microsoft Customers and defend the global Digital Ecosystem. We focus aggressively on AI and build engineering solutions to speed up, scale, and transform our work. The Cybersecurity & Trust Engineering (CSTE) team within CST is the central driving force behind engineering and cybersecurity initiatives for CST and Microsoft CELA. The CELA CSTE team is seeking a Staff Visionary Technologist, Security and AI Research to connect, bridge, and integrate Security Research, AI, and other advanced technology research with digital crime investigations and legal strategies. This role aims to innovate and scale Microsoft's impact by countering, disrupting, and neutralizing the weaponization of digital technologies and AI that undermine global trust in the digital ecosystem. The goal is to champion global trust in digital technologies and AI, empowering society to safely and confidently harness their full potential for the betterment of all. The candidate will possess extensive experience in Security Research, with a deep understanding of tools, techniques, and methodologies used in both cyber defense and offense. Additionally, they will have advanced expertise in Technology Research within the fields of computer science, AI/ML, and software engineering. The candidate will exhibit insatiable curiosity and an innovative spirit, coupled with an open mindset that embraces and learns from boundaryless, cross-domain partnership. Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. You can help us achieve our mission.
Responsibilities Security Research: Conduct reverse malware engineering, including comprehensive binary disassembly, dynamic and static analysis, and kernel-mode debugging in rootkits. Identify and defeat anti-reverse engineering techniques and perform forensic analysis across various technical layers (e.g., network, memory). Technology Research: Conduct scoped technology research to contribute to innovative explorations with measurable, specific outcomes. Create prototypes and perform experimentation to test new ideas and tools. Continuously evaluate and refine research methodologies to enhance the effectiveness and impact of technological innovations. Multidisciplinary Partnership & Matrix Engagement: Partner with investigators and attorneys to transform legal strategies and investigation needs into mission-centric research questions. Collaborate with engineers and developers to integrate research findings into products and services. Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure research findings are applied practically and align with organizational goals. Ownership and Continuous Growth: Establish and cultivate partnerships with research teams, security teams, and engineering teams within Microsoft and across the industry. Stay current with rapidly evolving cybersecurity offensive techniques and emerging technologies. Publish and present findings to build and maintain customer trust.Embody our Culture & Values | |