Software Engineer II - CoreAI | Microsoft Careers

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
Nov 28, 2026

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Similar $179k
This role $152k
$86k most similar roles pay here $251k

This role pays less than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $149,800–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $179k for comparable roles.

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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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TL;DR · Software Engineer II - CoreAI | Microsoft Careers

As a Software Engineer II on the Visual Studio Marketplace and NuGet Team, you will design and develop complex cloud services for millions of developers using .NET, Visual Studio, and VS Code daily. Your responsibilities include delivering high-scale, high-availability features that ensure world-class service availability, performance, and security while aligning software with business goals and user expectations. You’ll collaborate in an agile environment, participating in sprint planning, code reviews, and continuous integration, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence by sharing knowledge and fostering peer learning. The role requires expertise in cloud services like Azure, experience with AI-assisted coding tools, and hands-on skills in building AI-driven features, ensuring seamless package publishing and management for the .NET ecosystem.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop complex cloud services for Visual Studio Marketplace and NuGet.org.
  • Ensure high service availability, performance, and security for millions of daily users.
  • Lead technical excellence by sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of innovation.
  • Participate in agile development practices including sprint planning and code reviews.
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues during on-call rotations.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience designing and developing complex cloud services.
  • Expertise in delivering high-scale, high-availability features with security focus.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure development and AI-assisted coding tools.
  • Proven ability to lead by example in technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
  • Experience in agile development practices including sprint planning and code reviews.

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