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Software Engineer II

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In short

Join the Windows Cloud Experiences team to build the next-generation remote desktop experience for Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. This Software Engineer II role involves full-stack development, including front-end, cloud-native microservices, and Agentic AI applications. The position emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and delivering high-performance solutions for millions of users.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement Windows Cloud Experience features for Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance.
  • Drive innovation across the stack, including front-end UX, back-end services, Graph API, authentication, telemetry, and data analytics.
  • Build production-ready Agentic AI applications using LLMs, RAG, tool calling, MCP, and AI evaluation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, design) to deliver end-to-end scenarios meeting customer needs.
  • Execute the full software development lifecycle: architecture, implementation, deployment, and live service operations, ensuring service quality and resilience.
  • Engage with stakeholders and customers to gather feedback, address technical challenges, and continuously improve product experience.
  • Participate in engineering excellence initiatives like code reviews, architecture discussions, and process improvements.
  • Uphold high standards of craftsmanship, ensuring solutions are robust, maintainable, and aligned with security principles like Zero Trust.
  • Solve complex technical problems and contribute to a culture of curiosity, agility, and continuous learning.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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

  • 2+ years of software engineering experience in designing, developing, testing and maintaining production-quality software.
  • Hands-on experience with modern development languages such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or equivalent.
  • Excellent technical design and troubleshooting skills in both front-end and back-end.
  • Fluent English communication skills.
  • Practical experience with cloud platforms or distributed systems.
  • Experience with generative AI development, including prompt engineering, RAG, agent frameworks, and responsible AI practices.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, and agile software development methodologies.
  • Familiarity with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions is a plus.
  • Solid understanding of security principles and experience implementing with them.
  • A growth mindset with a commitment to continuous learning, mentoring, and contributing to engineering excellence.
  • Experience of collaborating across teams to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions.

Benefits

  • This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
#Windows Cloud Experiences#Windows 365#Azure Virtual Desktop#Remote Desktop#Cloud Computing#Hybrid Work#Agentic AI#LLM#RAG
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Company

Microsoft

Job Posted

3 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

United States

Qualification

Bachelor

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