Senior Software Engineer | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
26 days ago
Closes
Nov 7, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $161k
This role $177k
$106k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays more than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $143,930–$177,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $161k 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 728 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 664 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer | Microsoft Careers

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Software Engineer, where you will leverage your expertise to design and deliver cutting-edge solutions using modern software engineering practices and cloud technologies. You will work on complex systems at scale, focusing on building highly available, scalable, and secure applications that drive innovation across various product areas. Your day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to architect robust solutions, implementing new features, and continuously improving existing systems. Proficiency in languages like Java or Python, along with experience in cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, is essential. Strong skills in DevOps tools, microservices architecture, and containerization technologies are highly valued. This role offers the opportunity to tackle challenging business problems and contribute significantly to our growing technology landscape.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement scalable, maintainable software solutions.
  • Utilize modern software engineering practices for project development.
  • Integrate and manage cloud technologies in solution delivery.
  • Optimize system performance and ensure high availability.
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Software Engineer or similar role.
  • Proven track record in designing and implementing scalable, maintainable software solutions.
  • Expertise in modern cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Strong background in software engineering practices including agile methodologies.
  • Proficient in programming languages like Java, Python, or Go for backend development.

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