Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: US
Salary: $119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted: 9 days ago
Closes: Dec 19, 2026
Nearby: 53 roles within 25 mi

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Similar $185k

This role $177k

$106k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays more than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$217,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $185k 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 377 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 355 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer

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As a Senior Software Engineer on the distributed database services team, you will independently lead the architecture and development of secure, air-gapped cloud environments. Your responsibilities include designing and building scalable database solutions while ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance with strict regulatory requirements. You will develop automation for the full service lifecycle to minimize manual intervention and enhance reliability. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex issues and implement robust security standards. The role requires expertise in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and a strong understanding of database management and security practices.

Skills

Python Docker Kubernetes Terraform AWS CI/CD PostgreSQL Git Linux SQL RESTful APIs JSON YAML SRE DevOps CloudFormation Vault Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Design and operate distributed database services for secure cloud environments.
Ensure production reliability of database services through availability and performance management.
Develop compliant systems meeting strict regulatory requirements in sovereign clouds.
Automate full service lifecycle to reduce manual efforts in provisioning and deployment.
Troubleshoot complex system failures and implement durable long-term fixes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver operable database platforms.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in software development with a focus on distributed systems.
Proven ability to lead the architecture and design of complex solutions.
Expertise in writing secure, maintainable, and performant code.
Strong background in database services and production reliability management.
Experience in automating full service lifecycles for cloud environments.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex distributed system issues independently.

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