Hiring: Senior Software Engineer, Distributed Systems Company: Microsoft Location: Redmond, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 21:46:55 Target Skills & Keywords : C, C#, C++, Compliance, Java, JavaScript, Move, Python, SAFe, TestNG About the job Experience: •4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. Required Skills: •Architect, build, and operate scalable, distributed applications and services that power Microsoft's flagship events, including Microsoft Ignite and Microsoft Build. •Design for extreme elasticity so the platform absorbs large, unpredictable spikes in demand — registration openings, live keynotes, and session go-lives — without degrading the attendee experience. •Own reliability end to end: set availability targets, build in redundancy and graceful degradation, and lead incident response so critical event moments never fail. •Engineer security and privacy in by default, protecting attendee data and meeting Microsoft's compliance and trust standards across every service. •Raise the bar on engineering quality through rigorous design reviews, automated testing, deep observability, and safe, continuous deployment. •Partner with product managers, event producers, and cross-functional teams to turn event requirements into resilient technical solutions. 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. •Experience building event, media, streaming, or other high-traffic, consumer-fac Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!