Software Engineer 2

Are you passionate about working on cutting-edge devices? Surface Team is dedicated to building powerful devices that empower individuals and organizations. We’re working on the next generation of Surface products, and we need talented individuals like you!

We are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer II AI to architect and scale the Surface team’s internal tools and systems. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities across system design, development, and maintenance. This role involves leading the design of secure and scalable systems architecture, overseeing services development, implementing best practices to enhance functionality, and driving high-priority development efforts. Additionally, the engineer will play a key role in integrating AI solutions and automation workflows to boost team productivity, all within a secure and compliant infrastructure.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

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 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C#, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, Python. Experience with modern web technologies like .NET, Node, React, Angular, building RESTful APIs, and familiarity with web concepts such as HTTP and MVC.
• 3+ years of experience with cloud platforms like Azure Synapse and Azure ML Studio, focusing on AI model development and deployment.
• 1+ years of experience with Agentic AI & Language Learning.
• Familiarity with AI tools and creating/utilizing AI agents to enhance team productivity.
• Strong collaboration experience in designing, testing, and shipping solutions to large technical problems.
• Ability to design and develop expandable, componentized software meeting requirements on time.
• Capability to handle ambiguity, understand key business needs, and apply appropriate technology solutions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, debugging skills, and solid understanding of object-oriented design, coding patterns, and testing practices.
• Experience in agile, DevOps, microservices, and mobile is a plus.

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: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in developing Monitoring & Telemetry tools.
• Experiences with building dashboards, code analysis , secure practices.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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• Collaborate with Engineers, Product Managers, Technical Program Managers, Designers, and Partners to deliver features designed with the appropriate architecture.
• Demonstrate sound business acumen by working with business partners to understand data, define problems, and solve primary business objectives.
• Understand data pipelines, process flows, and reports. Acquire the necessary data for successful project completion. Proactively identify changes and communicate them to senior leadership.
• Utilize artificial intelligence to enhance productivity. · Leverage expertise in machine learning solutions (e.g., classification, regression, clustering, forecasting, natural language processing, image recognition) and algorithms to determine the best approach for setting quotas.
• Effectively communicate with diverse audiences on data quality issues and initiatives.
• Develop a thorough understanding of Microsoft's AI and ML toolset (e.g., Azure Machine Learning, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Databricks).
• Collaborate with end customers and internal cross-functional stakeholders at Microsoft to understand business needs and create a project roadmap that leads to measurable improvements in business performance metrics.
• Apply a customer-oriented focus by understanding and validating customer perspectives and focusing on the broader organizational context. Promote and ensure customer adoption by delivering model solutions and supporting relationships.
• Assume on-call duties as scheduled. 
• Embody our culture and values.