Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft

Beijing, Beijing, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Backend Development, Distributed Systems, Data Processing, Cloud Platforms, Container Orchestration, CI/CD Pipelines, API Design, Microservices, Real-Time Analytics, Mentorship, Scalability, Security, Payment Systems, Identity Management, AI Integration, Marketplace Platforms

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview The Publisher Marketplace is a next-generation platform that enables LLM clients (such as Copilot) to discover, access, and pay for premium content from trusted publishers. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the design and development of backend systems and data pipelines that power this marketplace. You will make key architectural decisions, ensure scalability and security, and mentor other engineers to deliver a world-class product. 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. Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50- mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction. Responsibilities Architect and Build Core Services: Design and implement APIs and microservices for publisher onboarding, content catalog management, entitlement, and billing. Ensure seamless integration with LLM clients for secure and efficient content consumption. Data Processing and Analytics: Develop ingestion pipelines for premium content and metadata enrichment. Implement real-time analytics for usage tracking, billing, and performance insights. Marketplace Infrastructure: Design systems for subscription models, pay-per-use billing, and compliance with licensing and IP protection. Optimize backend for high availability and low latency to support AI-driven workloads. Leadership and Mentorship: Guide technical decisions and enforce best practices in architecture and code quality. Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. Qualifications Required Qualifications: 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. 4+ years of experience in backend development and distributed systems. Solid knowledge of data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Kafka) and streaming systems. Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), container orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with secure payment systems, API gateway patterns, and identity management. Proven ability to design high-scale systems for AI/LLM integration. Preferred 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. 5+ years of experience in backend development and distributed systems. Experience with marketplace platforms, digital content monetization, or AI ecosystems. Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and IP protection strategies. Understanding of LLM workflows and content licensing models. #MicrosoftAI 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.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the design and development of backend systems and data pipelines for the Publisher Marketplace. You will also mentor other engineers and ensure the delivery of a world-class product.