"Purview" Senior Software Engineer | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
WA
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
121 days ago
Closes
Aug 1, 2026

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Above market

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This role $177k
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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

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TL;DR · "Purview" Senior Software Engineer | Microsoft Careers

As a Senior Software Engineer on Microsoft Purview’s solutions team, you will lead the design and implementation of robust workflows to optimize deployment and operational efficiency across specialized clouds. Your day-to-day responsibilities include mentoring engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions, and driving end-to-end project delivery while ensuring high-quality results. You will work on cloud-native technologies and distributed systems to build a secure and resilient platform, optimizing performance for vast amounts of data and ensuring scalability and availability. The role requires extensive experience in large-scale, distributed platforms, programming skills in languages like C#, Java, or C++, and familiarity with Azure and other major cloud providers. You will address critical business challenges related to data protection and governance, merging traditional IT management roles, and leading cost-optimization initiatives across services.

What you'll do

  • Lead design and implementation of workflows to optimize Microsoft Purview solutions across specialized clouds.
  • Mentor engineers by providing technical direction and ensuring adherence to best practices.
  • Optimize platform performance for scalability, availability, and security with vast data volumes.
  • Drive end-to-end project delivery to ensure timely and high-quality results.
  • Build robust, resilient, and secure cloud-native platforms using distributed systems technologies.

What we're looking for

  • 9+ years experience building large-scale distributed software systems.
  • Proficiency in C#, Java, or C++ programming languages.
  • Expertise in cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
  • Strong understanding of security principles for large-scale systems.
  • Experience mentoring and guiding engineers on projects.
  • Background in optimizing platform performance with vast data.

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