Software Engineer II at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Engineering, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, React, AI Tools, Large Language Models, Debugging, Refactoring, Performance Optimization, System Monitoring, Technical Documentation, Project Planning, Stakeholder Collaboration

Industry

Software Development

Description

Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a scenario. Drives identification of dependencies and the development of design documents for a product, application, service, or platform. Creates, implements, optimizes, debugs, refactors, and reuses code to establish and improve performance and maintainability, effectiveness, and return on investment (ROI). Leverages subject-matter expertise of product features and partners with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., project managers) to drive a workgroup's project plans, release plans, and work items. Acts as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) and guides other engineers by developing and following the playbook, working on call to monitor system/product/service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions, alerting stakeholders about status and initiates actions to restore system/product/service for simple and complex problems when appropriate. Proactively seeks new knowledge and adapts to new trends, technical solutions, and patterns that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale. 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 2+ years Industry experince coding in one of the following C++, C# and React. 2+ years experience with planning, scheduling and delivery of quality software. 1+ year of experience leveraging AI tools—such as Large Language Models (LLMs), intelligent agents, and related technologies—and contributing to AI-driven software development. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ year(s) technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to C++, C#, Java, JavaScript/ React /Typescript, or Python OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to C++, C#, Java, JavaScript/ React /Typescript, or Python OR equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer II collaborates with stakeholders to determine user requirements and drives the development of design documents. They create, implement, optimize, and debug code while guiding other engineers and monitoring system performance.