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of similar roles. Most pay
$136,503–$219,362
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$127k
versus about
$178k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
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Software Engineer - Forward Deployed Engineer joins Microsoft Frontier Co. to work within small, cross-functional teams alongside engineers, data scientists, and product managers. This role involves partnering directly with customers to understand business challenges and translating those needs into technical solutions. You will design, build, test, deploy, and operate secure, scalable production-grade software systems and data solutions. Key responsibilities include moving from concept to production, applying engineering best practices like CI/CD, automated testing, and observability, and contributing reusable components. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline and experience coding in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. The work focuses on co-designing AI-powered systems to deliver measurable customer outcomes and solving complex technical problems in ambiguous environments.