This role pays more than
59%
of similar roles. Most pay
$155,000–$207,350
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$177k
versus about
$181k
for comparable roles.
Based on 238 similar postings.
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About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing
Microsoft currently has
1103 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 985 roles with salary data.
As a Senior Software Engineer joining the Core OS team at Microsoft, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the software fabric that powers virtualized computing across Azure, Windows Server, and other critical platforms. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing and implementing high-quality scalable services for network switching, routing, and virtual functions, ensuring they are diagnosable and observable for production use. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to identify requirements and trends, driving innovation in networking stack architecture. This role requires expertise in multi-threaded software development, debugging, and a deep understanding of VM/Host architecture on Windows Server. Proficiency in systems software concepts, coding, and problem-solving is essential, as is experience with networking protocols and modern computer architectures. Your work will contribute to the reliability and efficiency of Microsoft’s cloud businesses and billions of customers worldwide.