Software Engineer II

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: —
Salary: $102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted: 170 days ago
Closes: Jul 7, 2026

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Similar $155k

This role $152k

$90k most similar roles pay here $214k

This role pays more than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $128,005–$181,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $155k 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

Microsoft currently has 622 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer II

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As a senior software engineer on Microsoft’s customer-focused team, you will drive the design and implementation of reliable, scalable solutions across the Commerce + Ecosystems stack. Your day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust service designs, leveraging telemetry data for continuous operational improvement through automation, and developing scripts to resolve complex issues in dedicated cloud environments. You will also conduct root cause analyses, uphold security and compliance standards, and partner with internal customers to implement durable fixes. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Azure services, scripting languages like PowerShell or Python, and proficiency in C# or .NET. Additionally, you should possess strong skills in distributed systems, cloud architecture, incident management, and CI/CD pipelines, along with a passion for learning new technologies and driving operational excellence.

Skills

Azure PowerShell Python .NET C# CI/CD Terraform Docker Kubernetes PostgreSQL Prometheus Grafana Git GitHub Jenkins Ansible AWS Google Cloud Platform Security best practices Compliance standards

What you'll do

Drive reliable, scalable, and high-performance solutions across the C+E stack.
Support Commerce + Ecosystems by mitigating issues with sustainable solutions.
Develop scripts and automation to resolve complex problems and prevent recurrence.
Leverage telemetry data to identify patterns and trends for continuous improvement.
Conduct root cause analyses and uphold security and compliance standards.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
Strong understanding of distributed systems, cloud architecture, and Azure services.
Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python) and automation frameworks.
Ability to leverage telemetry for proactive improvements and incident management.
Experience developing scripts and tools to automate tasks and improve reliability.
Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards in cloud environments.

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Menlo Park, CA 25 days ago $161,637–$195,000

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