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Senior Software Engineer

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering

In short

Microsoft is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join the Windows and Devices team. This role involves developing and operating services for Surface and Xbox devices, focusing on AI-driven development, reliability, architecture, security, and collaboration. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, with 4+ years of technical engineering experience and coding proficiency in languages like C++, Java, or Python.

Responsibilities

  • Leverages AI across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and leads high-quality coding practices, ensuring secure, scalable, maintainable code through strong reviews, testing, and best practices.
  • Uses telemetry, debugging, and root cause analysis to proactively prevent issues, improve system health, and drive incident resolution as DRI.
  • Owns or influences complex system design and architecture, balancing performance, scalability, cost, and trade-offs.
  • Ensures adherence to security, privacy, and compliance standards while driving automation, CI/CD, and safe, efficient deployments.
  • Partners cross-functionally to deliver end-to-end solutions, incorporates customer insights, and continuously improves systems, processes, and engineering outcomes.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
  • Must pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.

Benefits

  • 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 $160,200 - $261,000 per year.
  • Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Skills

CC++C#JavaJavaScriptPython
#Windows#Devices#Microsoft#Surface#Xbox#Supply Chain#Manufacturing#Software Engineering#SDLC#AI#CI/CD#Cloud
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Company

Microsoft

Job Posted

4 days ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Salary

US$119,800–261,000 · Negotiable

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

United States

Qualification

Bachelor

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