Software Engineer

Microsoft

Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: —
Salary: $85,400–$168,100 / yr
Posted: 93 days ago
Closes: Sep 22, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $155k

This role $127k

$72k most similar roles pay here $214k

This role pays less than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $128,825–$181,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $127k versus about $155k 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 571 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer

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As a Software Engineer on the M365 Air Gapped Clouds team, you will join a dynamic and innovative group dedicated to building internal tools and implementing agentic workflows that enhance the efficiency of Microsoft 365 operations in sovereign environments. Your day-to-day responsibilities include writing high-quality code for backend services, ensuring diagnosability and reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions. You will work on distributed systems, contribute to live-site incident response, and continuously improve development processes through automation. The role requires expertise in languages such as C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, along with a strong focus on security best practices and customer satisfaction. This position offers the opportunity to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment, driving engineering excellence and innovation for one of the world’s most critical cloud platforms.

Skills

Python JavaScript C# Java Docker Kubernetes CI/CD AWS Azure PostgreSQL SQL Git Linux RESTful APIs OAuth SAML JSON XML TLS SSH DevOps Cloud Native M365 Exchange Office 365 Teams SharePoint OneDrive

What you'll do

Develops and implements code for M365 services and features.
Monitors system performance and recommends actions to restore service during downtime.
Supports live site operations by addressing issues on a rotational, on-call basis.
Identifies dependencies and incorporates them into design documents with oversight.
Proactively seeks knowledge to improve product availability, reliability, and efficiency.
Collaborates with stakeholders to understand customer requirements and incorporate insights.

What we're looking for

Experienced in writing high-quality, maintainable code and automating development processes.
Proficient in at least one programming language such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
Capable of working on distributed systems and highly scalable services.
Self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced, technical environment.
Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to product design documents.

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