Microsoft

Software Engineer II

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18 hours ago
Redmond, WA, USAMid Level
H1B sponsor

Base Salary

$102k - $219k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Build and contribute to Windows networking capabilities and platform components.
  • Design, implement, test, validate, and release new features, security fixes, and reliability improvements.
  • Write secure, maintainable, well-tested code and participate in code reviews.
  • Use debuggers, automated tests, logs, traces, telemetry, and diagnostic techniques for validation and root-cause analysis.
  • Apply AI-powered development tools to implementation, testing, debugging, and documentation while maintaining security and quality standards.
  • Use design reviews, incident investigations, reliability exercises, and team debriefs to improve platform health.
  • Collaborate with Windows and partner teams on designs, technical issues, knowledge sharing, and code quality.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field and 2+ years of technical engineering experience with coding, or equivalent experience.
  • Coding experience in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including the Microsoft Cloud background check.
  • Experience with Windows debugging using WinDbg and/or Visual Studio Debugger is preferred.
  • Proven coding skills in C/C++ or equivalent are preferred.
  • Systematic problem-solving, debugging, root-cause analysis, design and development skills, AI technology adoption experience, task prioritization, and ability to learn new technologies are preferred.

Benefits

  • Base pay is listed at USD $102,100-$202,200 per year across the U.S.; separate ranges apply to the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan area.
  • Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
  • The position is open for at least five days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until filled.

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About Microsoft

10,000+ employees

Microsoft develops operating systems, productivity software, cloud services, developer tools, and consumer devices for individuals, enterprises, and governments. Its main products include Windows, Microsoft 365, Azure, Visual Studio/GitHub, Xbox, and LinkedIn; revenue comes from software subscriptions and licenses, cloud consumption, hardware sales, and advertising. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is a public company traded on Nasdaq.

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