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Work type: On-site
Location: US
Salary: $119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted: 60 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $177k

$106k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays more than 64% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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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 1577 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 1405 roles with salary data.

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As a Senior Software Engineer on Microsoft’s IC3 team, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing real-time conversation products like Teams and Azure Communication Service by designing and developing features that deliver reliable audio, video, and chat services to millions of users. Your day-to-day responsibilities include adhering to modern software engineering practices through design and code reviews, ensuring the client stack is modularized, secure, and reusable, while also improving test coverage and resolving problem areas. You will work closely with mentors and leaders to shape cohesive user experiences across critical domains such as chat, audio/video calling, meetings, and service management. The ideal candidate has 1+ years of experience in backend services or client stack development, a strong background in object-oriented design, and the ability to communicate technical details clearly across organizational boundaries.

Skills

Python C# Azure Kubernetes Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL Redis Object-Oriented-Design Agile Monitoring Security Modular-Architecture

What you'll do

Design and develop features to enhance customer impact.
Drive modern software engineering practices through design and code reviews.
Ensure client stack is modular, secure, reliable, and actively monitored.
Improve test coverage by implementing integration tests and resolving issues.
Gain a practical understanding of IC3 business operations.

What we're looking for

1+ years of software design and development experience in backend services or client stack.
Strong communication skills to convey technical details effectively across different teams.
Proficiency in object-oriented design principles and practices.
Experience building highly scalable and reliable systems or services.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative development processes.
Ability to work independently, take ownership, and meet deadlines while managing stakeholder expectations.

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