Software Engineer II
Microsoft
Health Futures is a Research and Incubation team working at the intersection of computer science, signal processing, machine learning, and biomedicine. We are a global and diverse team of engineers, scientists, and medical doctors who are working on next-generation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and methods for health and life sciences. We offer a unique and vibrant environment that features innovative academic research, enterprise software development, and real-world delivery, with close feedback loops and rapid iterations among all three, much like a lean startup. Our mission is to empower every person on the planet to live a healthier future.
We are looking for a Software Engineer II to help advance Microsoft’s mission to transform health and life sciences through technology. In this role, you’ll design and build secure, scalable software solutions that enable groundbreaking research and real-world healthcare applications. Your work will directly influence how data, AI, and cloud services improve patient outcomes and accelerate scientific discovery.
As part of Health Futures, you’ll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies in cloud computing, AI/ML, and biomedical data engineering while collaborating with world-class researchers and engineers.
At Microsoft, our mission—to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more—guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress—people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop core cloud services and components for health and life sciences solutions, including first-party services and open-source tools.
- Take end-to-end ownership of the software development lifecycle: coding, testing, deployment, release, and ongoing support for internal tools and services.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (researchers, engineers, and domain experts) to build and integrate AI capabilities into health-focused applications.
- Implement secure coding practices and ensure compliance with Microsoft security and privacy standards throughout the development lifecycle.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and apply innovative approaches to solve complex problems in healthcare and life sciences.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience using languages such as C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with machine learning, AI frameworks, or data-intensive applications.
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and building end-to-end systems using CI/CD pipelines, automated build/test/deploy workflows, and cloud-based AI/ML.
- Experience with UX Development in modern frameworks.
- Familiarity with security and compliance standards for enterprise software.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and solve problems in a collaborative, research-driven environment.
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.