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Microsoft

Builds workplace software, PCs and cloud services

Software Engineer II

Backend EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13
Full-time$102.1k - $219.2k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field and 2+ years of technical engineering experience coding in languages including C, C++, or Rust, or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build large-scale, distributed data path services for secure access across Microsoft Entra.
  • Develop performant, reliable, and secure networking components that handle identity-aware traffic at global scale.
  • Integrate AI-driven telemetry and automation to enhance security, reliability, and performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles and Copilot scenarios.
  • Drive engineering excellence through code reviews, telemetry-driven decisions, and modern DevOps practices.
  • Improve test coverage, implement integration tests, and ensure observability and reliability for live services.
  • Participate in on-call rotations to support and resolve live-site issues.
  • Embody Microsoft's culture and values.

Desired Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience with distributed services.
  • Knowledge of L7 proxies such as NGINX, Envoy, and HAProxy, L3/L4 firewalls, and DPDK.
  • Familiarity with continuous delivery/deployment systems and modern DevOps practices.
  • Experience leveraging AI/ML for telemetry analysis or automation in large-scale systems.

About the Company

Microsoft

Builds workplace software, PCs and cloud services

Microsoft builds workplace software, operating systems and cloud infrastructure for consumers, businesses and government agencies, from small organizations to global enterprises. Microsoft 365 combines Word and Excel with Teams communication and Copilot AI features, while Windows runs PCs and Surface supplies the company's own computers. Azure rents computing capacity, storage and databases to build and run web applications. Microsoft also sells Xbox consoles and games, collecting revenue through software licenses, subscriptions, usage charges and product sales. Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Redmond, WA
Founded
1975

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