• Sr. Software Engineer

    Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)


    We are seeking a Software Development Engineer to lead the design and development of intelligent, scalable, and resilient services. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in complex environments and are passionate about architecting AI-powered systems that operate at enterprise scale. You will drive technical direction, mentor engineers, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver impactful solutions.

     

    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.

    Responsibilities

    + Architect and develop distributed systems and microservices using modern programming languages and cloud platforms.

    + Integrate AI capabilities such as natural language processing, semantic search, and intelligent agents using frameworks like Azure OpenAI, Semantic Kernel, or equivalent.

    + Drive performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency through telemetry, asynchronous I/O, and system profiling.

    + Ensure robust data validation, schema enforcement, and compliance with privacy and security standards.

    + Collaborate across disciplines to define technical requirements, review designs, and deliver high-quality software.

    + Mentor engineers and promote engineering best practices across the team.

    + Embody our culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) and values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values)

    Qualifications

    Required Qualifications:

    + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

    + OR equivalent experience.

    + 4+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong track record of delivering cloud-scale services.

    + High level of expertise in system design, distributed computing, and performance optimization.

    + Proficiency in C#, Python, or JavaScript, and familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure or AWS.

    Other Requirements

    + Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check:

    + This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience with AI development tools and frameworks (e.g., OpenAI APIs, transformers, semantic search).

    + Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, GitHub workflows, and infrastructure-as-code.

    + Demonstrated ability to lead design efforts and deliver production-grade solutions.

     

    Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year.

     

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

     

    Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

     

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    Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .