Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
US
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
162 days ago
Closes
Jul 15, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $186k
This role $177k
$106k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays more than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $153,440–$217,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $186k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 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 622 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 559 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer position available on a dynamic and innovative team responsible for architecting complex solutions and developing high-quality code. This role involves creating comprehensive design specifications, implementing robust test strategies that include security testing and AI-driven automation, and producing maintainable, secure, and performant code. Daily tasks encompass reviewing product and test code to ensure compliance with standards, coaching through code reviews, and collaborating across teams to resolve dependencies and enhance system reliability. The ideal candidate will have experience in languages such as C, C++, Java, JavaScript, or Python, along with expertise in high-performance networking technologies like InfiniBand and CUDA. This role emphasizes the application of AI tools throughout the development lifecycle and promotes security best practices at every level, including AI safety features in production systems.

What you'll do

  • Leads architecture discussions and develops complex design specifications for products.
  • Creates test strategies incorporating security testing and AI tools for automation.
  • Produces high-quality code that is secure, performant, and adheres to best practices.
  • Reviews product and test code to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
  • Uses AI tools throughout the software development lifecycle independently.
  • Ensures overall system security, compliance, and reliability through cross-team collaboration.
  • Promotes and applies security best practices across all layers of systems.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of technical engineering experience in coding with C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
  • Develops complex design specifications and testing strategies ensuring performance, scalability, resilience, and security.
  • Independently creates clear test strategies incorporating security testing and leveraging AI tools for automation.
  • Produces secure, performant code adhering to design specifications, continuously improving quality using metrics and AI techniques.
  • Reviews product and test code to ensure compliance with standards, adequate coverage, adherence to best practices.

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