Software Engineer II

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Are you looking to make a big impact by working on one of the largest software pipelines?

Join the Windows Servicing and Delivery (WSD) team! Our core mission is to keep customers and the Windows ecosystem protected and productive by delivering monthly Windows updates to over 1 billion devices running various versions of the Windows operating system.

The Developer Platform team within WSD is a customer-focused group tackling engineering objectives and offering countless opportunities to learn and grow your career. We are committed to developing high-quality features that serve millions of Windows customers worldwide.

We are seeking a Software Engineer II to help shape the future of Microsoft’s remote assistance products. If you’re interested in building secure, scalable systems that make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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.
• 2+ years of experience working through multiple full product cycles.
• 2+ years of experience with telemetry, data analysis and visualization.

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 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.
• Proven ability to design, build, and operate scalable, highly available cloud services or distributed systems on platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP, including production ownership and integration with CI/CD pipelines.
• Prior experience developing AI-powered applications, internal tools, or innovation platforms.

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: US corporate pay information | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 30^th, 2025.

• Build cutting-edge remote assistance products like Quick Assist and Remote Help across multiple operating systems.
• Design and develop software and services at scale, leveraging the latest technologies and modern engineering practices.
• Tackle complex initiatives in native applications, cloud services, and screen-sharing protocols.
• Identify solutions to integrate instrumentation for gathering telemetry data on system behavior such as performance, reliability, availability, usage, and safety.
• Create a clear plan for testing and assuring quality of solutions and define success for testing outcomes (e.g., unit tests).

Embody our culture and values.