Job#: 3028721 Job Description: Senior Software Engineer - Security Systems (Azure Infrastructure)
Location: Redmond, WA (3 days onsite)
Experience: 8-10+ years
Duration: 6 month contract (potential to extend/convert)About the Role
We're looking for a
senior software engineer with strong systems and development expertise to help design and build security-critical software that runs across Azure's global server fleet. This role is
development-led, with engineers owning their work end to end - from design and implementation through validation and deployment.
You'll work close to hardware, solve complex security and reliability problems, and contribute to software that operates at massive scale across Windows and Linux environments.
What You'll Do
- Design and build production-grade systems software supporting secure server hardware
- Own features end-to-end: requirements, implementation, debugging, and validation
- Develop primarily in C++ (with Python for tooling and automation)
- Work across Windows and Linux environments
- Partner with hardware, firmware, and platform engineers on architecture and design reviews
- Integrate solutions into CI/CD pipelines to ensure quality and long-term maintainability
- Document designs, decisions, and technical tradeoffs
What We're Looking For
Required Experience- 8-10+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong C++ development background (Python a plus)
- Experience building software that interfaces with or supports server or data center hardware
- Proven ability to debug complex, multi-layered systems
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps preferred)
Preferred- Experience with Rust
- Open-source contributions
- Systems, infrastructure, or low-level software background
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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