Software Engineer II at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

199000.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Azure, Cloud Services, Web APIs, Microservice Architectures, Frontend Frameworks, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service, Storage, Cosmos DB, Azure DevOps, Security, Privacy, Architecture, Technical Strategy, Collaboration, Documentation

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview At Microsoft Surface, we don’t just create devices — we deliver the end-to-end experiences that empower people and organizations to achieve more. The Surface Services and Platform Experiences team builds the web services and applications that power Surface’s commercial business, a critical and rapidly growing segment that drives a significant portion of overall Surface success. Here, your work directly influences how global organizations experience the innovation and reliability that define Surface. As a Software Engineer II on the Surface Services and Platform Experiences team, you’ll design, build, and deliver modern, cloud-powered solutions that support Surface’s commercial customers. You’ll operate in an environment where you can establish ownership and collaborate effectively across multiple teams and organizations to drive clarity and results. This opportunity will allow you to gain insight into how Surface runs its commercial business; build and expand your technical experience with Azure, developing scalable, secure, and high-performance services; and play a role in architecting new systems and services from the ground up. 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 Work across the full stack – from Azure infrastructure and cloud services to web APIs built with microservice architectures, to modern frontend frameworks. Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure services using Azure technologies such as Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service, Storage, and Cosmos DB. Develop and automate release pipelines using Azure DevOps to streamline builds, testing, and deployments across environments. Collaborate closely with PM, SRE, and validation teams to write detailed development and design documentation that aligns technical solutions with customer and business needs. Champion security-first and privacy-by-design principles, ensuring enterprise-grade compliance and data protection across all systems. Contribute to architecture and technical strategy, helping define and implement modernization efforts that replace legacy systems with new, scalable solutions. Embody our culture and values. Qualifications Required/Minimum 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. Preferred 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 Master’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. 1+ year of experience with design and tooling 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

As a Software Engineer II, you will design, build, and deliver cloud-powered solutions for Surface’s commercial customers. You will work across the full stack and collaborate with various teams to ensure alignment with customer and business needs.