Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: Houston, TX
Salary: $119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Closes: Dec 20, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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.

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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

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We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in modern software engineering practices and cloud technologies to join our dynamic team. This role involves designing and delivering innovative solutions, focusing on leveraging C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python for complex projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ROS2, industrial robots such as ABB, KUKA, FANUC, and UR, simulation tools like Isaac Sim and Omniverse, AI in robotics, and industrial protocols including OPC UA and MQTT. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field along with 4+ years of technical engineering experience, making it an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about advancing the intersection of software and robotics at scale.

Skills

Python Java JavaScript C C++ ROS2 ABB RDK FANUC UR Isaac Sim Omniverse AI OPC UA MQTT

What you'll do

Design and implement software solutions using modern engineering practices.
Deliver cloud-based technology solutions for complex projects.
Utilize programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python in development.
Work with ROS2 and industrial robots from manufacturers like ABB and KUKA.
Engage in simulation environments like Isaac Sim to test solutions.
Apply AI technologies in the context of robotics applications.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical experience.
4+ years of coding experience with C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
Experience with ROS2 and industrial robots (e.g., ABB, KUKA).
Familiarity with simulation tools like Isaac Sim and Omniverse.
Knowledge of AI applications in robotics.