Software Engineer II
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Sep 26, 2025 | |
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OverviewAre you passionate about working on a product that impacts billions of people worldwide? Do you want to shape the future of Windows Search? Excited about transforming ideas from inception to production, measuring real user impact, and connecting them to business outcomes? If so, this could be the perfect career move for you! The Windows Shell and Services team is leading the charge in driving revenue growth within Windows. Our commitment is to enhance customer lifetime value by designing experiences that are insight-driven and genuinely resonate with user needs and aspirations. We're searching for a passionate Software Engineer II eager to delve into Windows technologies, grow in a collaborative and inclusive environment, and help shape seamless search experiences.Our team:Develops robust, user-focused Windows experiencesCollaborates with various Microsoft teams (e.g., Bing, Office, Edge)Employs experimentation and feedback to enhance featuresFosters a modern, agile, and inclusive engineering cultureEnjoys solving challenging problems and learning from one anotherYou will be empowered to make rapid changes to Windows features and experiences. Our goal is to boost customer preference and satisfaction with Windows Search and enhance Microsoft's integration. If you're eager to accelerate your career, this is your opportunity to make a global impact - quickly.Microsoft's mission is to empower every individual and organization on the planet to achieve more. Our employees unite with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to achieve our shared goals. Every day, we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, fostering a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive both at work and beyond.
ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify user requirements for features.Assist in identifying dependencies and developing design documents for product features under supervision.Learn and implement code for products, services, or features, reusing code where applicable, with guidance.Help break down work items into tasks and provide estimations.Serve as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI), monitoring systems/products/features/services for issues like degradation, downtime, or interruptions, and recommend actions to restore functionality as per the playbook.Stay updated on current developments and proactively seek knowledge to improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products, while ensuring consistency in monitoring and operations at scale. | |