Software Engineer II | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Closes: Dec 12, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $180k

This role $152k

$89k most similar roles pay here $228k

This role pays less than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $180k 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 | Microsoft Careers

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As a Software Engineer II on Microsoft’s engineering platforms team, you will play a pivotal role in developing software that enhances the capabilities of engineering teams to deliver cutting-edge products. Your responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to define user requirements and contributing to the design and development of features with minimal supervision. You will implement code for various components while ensuring reusability and efficiency. Additionally, you will break down complex tasks into manageable units and provide accurate estimations. As a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI), you will monitor systems for issues and take necessary actions to restore service during outages. To excel in this role, you should possess strong skills in modern software development practices, including proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Java, or Python, along with experience in cloud technologies like Azure or Kubernetes. This position requires a deep understanding of system reliability, observability, and performance optimization at scale.

Skills

Python JavaScript TypeScript SQL CI/CD Kubernetes Docker AWS Azure Git GitHub Jira PostgreSQL MongoDB Linux RESTful APIs DevOps Microservices Cloud Native

What you'll do

Define user requirements for features with stakeholder input.
Develop design documents independently, identifying key dependencies.
Implement code for products or services, leveraging reusable components.
Break down large tasks into manageable units and provide accurate estimates.
Serve as Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) for monitoring system health.
Stay updated on industry trends to enhance product performance and reliability.

What we're looking for

2+ years of software development experience or equivalent education.
Strong understanding of software design, implementation, and code reuse principles.
Ability to break down complex tasks into manageable work items with accurate estimations.
Experience acting as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) for monitoring system health.
Commitment to staying current with industry developments in availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance.

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