Hiring: Senior Software Engineer - M365 Substrate Directory Platform Company: Microsoft Location: Redmond, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 21:46:56 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : C, C#, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, Rust About the job Experience: •4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Rust, Java, JavaScript, or Python •6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages includi Required Skills: •Partner cross-functionally with appropriate stakeholders to define user requirements and translate ambiguous problem spaces into clear, actionable technical solutions. •Strategically drive identification of dependencies and lead the development of design documents for product areas, services, or platforms with minimal oversight. •Create, implement, optimize, debug, refactor, and reuse code to improve system performance, maintainability, reliability, and overall return on investment (ROI). •Leverage deep understanding of product features to partner with program managers and other stakeholders in driving project plans, release strategies, and well-scoped work items. •Act as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) for critical components; guide other engineers by establishing and following operational playbooks, participating in on‑call rotations, and leading mitigation and recovery for both simple and complex service issues. •Proactively seek new knowledge and adopt modern patterns, tools, and AI‑assisted techniques that improve availability, durability, efficiency, observability, and operational consistency at scale. 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#, Rust, Java, JavaScript, or Python •Demonstrated capacity 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. •Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages includi 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!