Software Engineer II

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The Teams Protection organization plays a critical role in enabling Microsoft Teams to be the most secure, compliant, and trustworthy communication platform in the industry. Our mission is to empower customers with features and capabilities that ensure security, compliance, governance, and data protection across all their Teams interactions. We build and operate core experiences for communication auditing, data leak prevention, information protection, and data governance scenarios. Our team collaborates closely with multiple partner teams across Microsoft 365 to deliver end-to-end solutions that scale to millions of users.

We are seeking a Software Engineer II with experience in designing, building, and delivering high-quality, scalable software systems. In this role, you will help shape the future of secure and compliant communication experiences in Microsoft Teams. You will work on complex engineering problems across both backend and frontend, driving the design and execution of features that directly impact end-user productivity and security. This is a unique opportunity to work on meaningful problems while learning and growing alongside a team of world-class engineers.

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.

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.

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:

• 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 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.
• You are comfortable operating at a high velocity and thrive in environments with a bias for action.
• You are able to explain your work clearly, ask insightful questions, actively listen to peers and customers, and engage in constructive feedback.
• You are a continuous learner who is always looking to grow as an engineer by staying curious and keeping up with evolving technologies and development practices.

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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 8, 2025.

Embody our culture and values.

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• Contributing to the design, building and maintenance of full-stack solutions that enable Chat, Calling, and Meeting Protection scenarios within Microsoft Teams.
• Helping design, implement, test, and roll out multiple APIs to support new Data Governance and Information Protection scenarios, enabling enterprise-grade compliance and security.
• Collaborating effectively across engineering teams within Microsoft Teams, as well as with partner product groups across Microsoft, to build scalable and integrated solutions.
• Applying AI development tools to enhance development efficiency, ensure code quality, and identify innovative approaches to complex problems.
• Participating in system design discussions, reviewing code, and contributing to key architectural decisions.
• Driving high engineering standards through automated testing, continuous integration, and operational excellence.
• Continuously learning and staying up to date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry best practices.