Full-Time

Software Engineer

Posted on 7/16/2026

Microsoft

Microsoft

10,001+ employees

Develops software, OS, and cloud services

No salary listed

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Redmond, WA, USA

In Person

On-site in Redmond, Washington.

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Python
JavaScript
Java
C#
REST APIs
C/C++

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Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
  • 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 background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Responsibilities
  • Works on the core of Azure, building and securing the foundation of the cloud itself.
  • Works across Azure to seamlessly integrate your service with partner teams, Azure product offerings, and our customers’ cloud infrastructure.
  • Mentors developers on the team, create an environment where you and your team can do its best work, and influence and impact others through your results and collaboration.
  • Develops and executes on a technical strategy for delivering new service capabilities. Builds highly scalable, secure, and reliable web services & platforms running on Azure.
  • Builds intuitive and responsive user and developer experiences.
  • Responsible for technical design, implementation and quality of features and engineering systems.
  • Interacts and collaborates with partner teams to deliver cohesive, easy to use solutions for the Azure platform.
  • Builds on our Microsoft principles (create clarity, generate energy, deliver success) and values (respect, integrity, accountability) to effectively collaborate and make things happen
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
  • Experience specifically in building cloud services that use SQL as a storage platform

Microsoft develops software, devices, and cloud services. Windows is an operating system that runs on personal computers, Office provides productivity apps, and Azure offers cloud computing and developer tools. The company differentiates itself with a large, integrated ecosystem of software, devices, and services, plus long-standing partnerships with PC makers and a broad enterprise footprint. Its goal is to put a computer on every desk and in every home, and to extend that reach through cloud services, professional networking (LinkedIn), and gaming.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Redmond, Washington

Founded

1975

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What believers are saying

  • Azure revenue grew 43% in fiscal Q4 2026, accelerating demand beyond capacity.
  • Microsoft ended FY26 with $678 billion in commercial RPO, up 84% year-over-year.
  • India's Hyderabad region opened August 7, 2026, supporting Microsoft’s $20.5 billion buildout.

What critics are saying

  • Microsoft cut 4,800 jobs on July 6, 2026, and Xbox remains under restructuring.
  • FY26 capital spending hit $116 billion, crushing free cash flow and margin expansion.
  • OpenAI now sells on Amazon and Google Cloud, weakening Microsoft's AI lock-in by 2032.

What makes Microsoft unique

  • Azure crossed $100 billion in FY26, proving scale across infrastructure and enterprise software.
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot reached 30 million paid seats on July 29, 2026.
  • The July 29, 2026 OpenAI deal keeps Microsoft primary cloud partner through 2032.

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