Software Engineer II

Microsoft

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Salary
$102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 27, 2027

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $146k
This role $152k
$90k most similar roles pay here $214k

This role pays more than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $122,661–$169,050 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $146k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 598 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 586 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer II

As a Software Engineer II on the Data Engineering & Governance team within the Global eCommerce and Web group, you will manage big data systems that power essential business operations. You will architect and implement extensible code for products and services while collaborating with stakeholders to define requirements and incorporate feedback into future designs. Your daily work involves ensuring high standards of security, privacy, and accessibility while monitoring system health as a Designated Responsible Individual to resolve issues within established service level agreements. The role requires proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, alongside experience with Microsoft Fabric and Azure services like Entra ID, App Services, Functions, Event Hubs, and Stream Analytics. You will navigate complex technical challenges involving security development lifecycles and compliance with privacy regulations.

What does a Software Engineer earn?

Median $197500 from 2196 postings across 133 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Determine user requirements for new features by collaborating with project managers and technical leads.
  • Create and implement extensible, maintainable code for products, services, and features.
  • Review team code to ensure it meets quality standards, reliability, and scalability requirements.
  • Ensure all products comply with security, privacy, safety, and accessibility regulations.
  • Monitor systems as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) to identify degradation or downtime.
  • Resolve system issues within established Service Level Agreement (SLA) timeframes.
  • Manage the integration of new technologies while ensuring compliance with corporate standards.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is required, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 2 years of technical engineering experience coding in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
  • Experience working with big data systems and large-scale data processing.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Azure platforms.
  • Familiarity with the Security Development Lifecycle (SDLC), security assessments, vulnerability management, and privacy regulations.
  • Ability to pass a Microsoft Cloud Background Check.
  • Preferred experience includes 1+ year with Azure Services and Azure DevOps.
  • Preferred experience includes 3+ years of software design and development for middle tier or backend services.

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