This role pays more than
69%
of similar roles. Most pay
$149,500–$188,277
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$177k
versus about
$169k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
598 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 586 roles with salary data.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will join the team to develop extensible, maintainable, and secure code while integrating advanced artificial intelligence tools into the software development lifecycle. You will be responsible for designing complex system architectures, conducting thorough code reviews, and ensuring products meet performance, scalability, and security requirements. Your daily work involves utilizing automated source code analysis tools, debugging tools, telemetry, and logs to proactively verify assumptions and resolve production issues. The role requires expertise in C or C++, as well as experience with modern security technologies like OpenSSL, NCrypt, OpenID, Entra, WebAuth, and Yubikey. You will also navigate complex technical challenges involving Windows Internals and distributed systems while ensuring compliance with global regulations. You will mentor junior engineers and act as a designated responsible individual to manage system reliability and incident response.
What does a Software Engineer earn?
Median $197500 from 2196 postings across 133 companies.
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