Software Engineer II at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

199000.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Development, AI Solutions, C#, Java, Python, Azure, LLMs, Agile Development, Code Reviews, Continuous Improvement, Security Standards, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Documentation, Cloud Technologies, Data Engineering, UX Design

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers further. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the sky is the limit of thinking in a cloud-enabled world. The Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS) AI Transformation (AIT) organization is at the forefront of Microsoft’s mission to accelerate AI-driven business value for customers and partners. As a Software Engineer II in MCAPS AIT, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to building innovative AI solutions that enrich employee experiences, reinvent customer engagement, and reshape business processes. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Software Engineer II to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications and systems to support our business goals. You will work in a collaborative, growth-mindset environment, leveraging Microsoft’s cutting-edge AI stack—including Copilot, LLMs, and cloud-native technologies—to deliver scalable, secure, and high-impact products. The successful candidate will have a robust background in software development, be detail-oriented, and possess effective problem-solving skills. Our engineers are empowered to experiment, learn, and drive measurable impact across Microsoft’s global commercial ecosystem. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and we’re dedicated to this mission across every aspect of our company. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their highly qualified contributions each day. Join us and help shape the future of the world. Responsibilities The Software Engineer II are responsible for the following: Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure software solutions for AI-powered products and services within MCAPS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including product managers, data scientists, data engineers and UX designers—to deliver end-to-end features from concept to production. Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and contribute to engineering best practices. Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimize performance, reliability, and developer productivity. Write well-documented, high-quality, and maintainable code. Ensure solutions adhere to Microsoft’s Responsible AI principles, compliance, and security standards. Engage in agile development processes, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and regular team syncs. Contribute to a culture of inclusion, innovation, and technical excellence within the AIT organization. Other Embody our culture and values 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 in at least one or more of the following modern programming languages: Python, Spark, C#, Java, TypeScript. Knowledge of LLMs and Azure AI stack / services including Foundry and Copilot Studio. Preferred Qualifications Master'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 Bachelor'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 OR equivalent experience. 2+ years experience within programming & development: proficiency in Python and command of related libraries and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch,, Scikit-Learn, Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain, and similar. 2+ years experience within model deployment & operations: experience deploying agents in Azure cloud environments, with familiarity in containerization, continuous integration/continuous development pipelines and model monitoring. 2+ years experience within AI knowledge. Specifically theoretical and practical knowledge of LLMs, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines and agent orchestration frameworks. 1+ years experience within agent communication & protocols: Experience designing and implementing multi-agent systems using communication protocols such as MCP or similar. Knowledge of security, compliance, and Responsible AI principles in software development. Use of AI and familiarity with Claude, GitHub Copilot for code generation. 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.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer II will design, develop, and maintain robust software solutions for AI-powered products. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end features and engage in agile development processes.