Hiring: Software Engineer II Company: Microsoft Location: Redmond, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:42:05 Target Skills & Keywords : Azure, C, C#, C++, Cosmos DB, Java, JavaScript, Linux, PostgreSQL, Project Management, Python, SQL About the job Experience: •2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python •2+ years of experience in developing and shipping system level features in an enterprise production backend server system. •2+ years of experience building and supporting distributed cloud services with production grade Required Skills: •Works with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., project manager, technical lead) to determine user requirements for a set of features. •Contributes to processes for the architecture of a product/solution feature and helps to create proposals for architecture by testing design hypotheses and helping to refine code plans, with technical leadership from others. •Creates a clear and articulated plan for testing and assuring quality of solutions, and defines success for outcomes of tests (e.g., unit tests). •Maintains operations of live service as issues arise on a rotational, on-call basis. Identifies solutions and mitigations to simple issues and complex issues when applicable impacting performance or functionality of Live Site services and escalates as necessary. •Builds knowledge, shares new ideas, and shares pinpoints of engineering tool gaps to improve software developer tools to support other programs, tools, and applications to create, debug, and maintain code for complex product features. Uses open source when possible. •Embody our culture and values Qualifications: •Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python •This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. •Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems. •Solve problems by always leading with deep passion and empathy for customers. •Have a deep desire to work collaboratively, solve problems with groups, find win/win solutions and celebrate successes. •Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 per year. Compensation: •$102,100 - $202,200 / year 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!