New

Software Engineer II

Microsoft
$100,600.00 - $199,000.00 / yr
United States, Washington, Redmond
Jan 14, 2026
Overview Join us to build the future of end user computing! Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 are fundamentally changing the nature of personal computing, pushing computing to the cloud and making remote experiences better, more secure, and easier to manage than local. We are experiencing exponential growth given the explosion of hybrid work and the changing security landscape and are rapidly growing our team to help scale our product and build new and innovative AI powered experiences. As aSoftware Engineeron this team, you will get an amazing opportunity to demonstrate leadership at both the technology and business level. You will be part of a fast growing, and agile team working with a motivated team of engineers and product managers. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Responsibilities Design and develop large scale distributed software services and solutions. Adhere to and drive modern software engineering practices through designand codereviews. System design through well-defined interfaces across multiple components, code reviews,leveragingdata/telemetry to make decisions. Develop "best-in-class" engineering for our services by ensuring that the services and the componentsarewell-defined and modularized, secure, reliable, diagnosable, activelymonitoredand reusable. Improve test coverage for services, organize and implement integration tests, and resolve problem areas. Qualifications Required 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 OR equivalent experience. Experience designing, implementing, and shipping cloud services or software products. Demonstrated familiarity with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates for infrastructure automation and cloud resource provisioning. Other Requirements: Ability 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. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience OR Master's Degree in computer science or related technical field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. 5+ years of experience as a software engineer/leader designing, implementing, and shipping cloud services or software products. Passion for and ability to quickly understand emerging technologies. Experience with ASP.NET, Docker containers, and deploying applications using Kubernetes, particularly Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Broad experience and track record of working across teams to deliver shared solutions to complex problems. Ability to quickly ramp up, understand complex problems, and create solutions across many products. Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.