Software Engineer
Microsoft
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Stakeholder managementOperationsData structures & algorithmsCybersecurityNetworkingPython
- Work
- On-site in Redmond · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations29%Stakeholder management22%Data structures & algorithms20%Cybersecurity6%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 1, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
This opportunity is for a Software Engineering Intern – Security & Identity. You will help build secure systems and services that protect users, data, devices, and cloud infrastructure. You will work on technologies related to authentication, authorization, identity, governance, compliance, and secure software development.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply engineering principles to solve complex problems through sound and creative engineering.
- Work with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a feature.
- Quickly learn new engineering methods and incorporate them into work processes.
- Seek feedback and apply internal or industry best practices to improve technical solutions.
- Demonstrate skill in time management and completing software projects in a cooperative team environment.
- Review current developments and proactively seek new knowledge that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with at least one semester/term remaining following the completion of the internship.
- OR currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with at least one semester/term remaining following the completion of the internship.
Qualifications
- 1+ year(s) of programming experience.
- 6+ months of experience in delivering projects in teams.
- 1+ year(s) of experience in developing and applying data structures and algorithms.
- Coursework or experience in cybersecurity, networking, operating systems, or secure software development.
- Familiarity with identity and access management concepts, authentication, authorization, RBAC, or governance controls.
- Experience building software using C#, Java, Go, Rust, Python, or similar languages.
- Interest in threat modeling, secure coding practices, compliance, cloud security, and protecting large-scale services.
This is an internship opportunity for university students.