Senior Software Engineer - Native

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted: 113 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes: Nov 17, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $165k

This role $177k

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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 598 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer - Native

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Senior Software Engineer - Native (Project Solara) joins the Applied Sciences Group as an individual contributor focused on building Project Solara and creating innovative features across Windows and other Microsoft products. This role involves writing production-grade native code, designing high-quality user experiences, and developing components ranging from operating system and platform layers to service integrations. The work centers on machine learning-powered features within Windows, Copilot, and standalone applications, specifically addressing the development of a new platform for agent-first devices. Candidates must be proficient in coding production-level native or compiled code using languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, Kotlin, or Rust. The position requires expertise in system-level or mobile application development to solve complex technical challenges at the intersection of software engineering and user experience within a fast-paced environment.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?

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Skills

C++ C C# Python Rust Kotlin JavaScript Java Windows Android Machine Learning Vector Store native-code

What you'll do

Write correct, efficient, and production-grade native code for Windows and other Microsoft products.
Develop features across OS and platform layers, app experiences, and service integrations.
Design and defend high-quality user experiences to delight customers.
Build machine learning-powered features for Copilot and standalone applications.
Navigate a fast-paced environment with a high level of ambiguity.
Proactively learn new technologies and adapt to emerging technical solutions.
Develop, debug, and maintain production-level native or compiled code.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is required, or equivalent experience.
At least 4 years of technical engineering experience coding in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check and other government security screening requirements.
Preferred: Master's degree in Computer Science or related field with 6+ years of technical engineering experience.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years of technical engineering experience.
Preferred: At least 4 years of experience developing and debugging production-level native or compiled code.
Preferred: At least 4 years of end-to-end project development experience.
Preferred: Experience designing user experiences for Windows/Android and coding in modern languages like C++, Kotlin, or Rust.

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