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of similar roles. Most pay
$124,850–$184,900
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$127k
versus about
$155k
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
694 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 651 roles with salary data.
JOB TITLE: Software Engineer
The Software Engineer joins the Microsoft Security organization to design and develop large-scale distributed software services and solutions. This role involves building best-in-class engineering by ensuring components are well-defined, modularized, secure, reliable, diagnosable, and reusable. Day-to-day responsibilities include troubleshooting and optimizing automation, reliability, and monitoring for LiveSite while focusing on customer needs through a data-driven approach. Candidates must consider testability, portability, and maintainability when delivering code. The position requires proficiency in coding languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. The work focuses on securing digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds within heterogeneous environments, specifically addressing the technical challenges of protecting internal estates and providing simplified security cloud solutions against digital threats and regulatory scrutiny.
What does a Software Engineer earn?
Median $197400 from 2576 postings across 150 companies.
Design and develop large-scale distributed software services and solutions.
Build modular, secure, reliable, and reusable software components.
Ensure code meets standards for testability, portability, monitoring, and maintainability.
Use a data-driven approach to address customer and partner needs.
Troubleshoot and optimize automation, reliability, and monitoring for LiveSite.
Manage the delivery of production-ready code to internal and external stakeholders.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline with proven coding experience in languages like C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
Equivalent experience to a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline is accepted.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.
Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire and every two years thereafter.
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 1+ year(s) of technical engineering experience coding in relevant languages (preferred).
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with proven experience coding in relevant languages (preferred).
Experience with shipping and operating services at scale (preferred).
C
C++
C#
Java
JavaScript
Python
AWS
Azure
GCP
CI/CD
Distributed Systems
AI/ML
Secure Coding
Authentication
Data Protection
Access Control
Monitoring
Automation
Modern C++
Python
C#
Java
Rust
Machine Learning
PyTorch
GPU Programming
Signal Processing
Computer Vision
Robotics
Web Service Architecture
FPGA
Numerical Methods
Mathematical Modelling
C++
Python
LabVIEW
National Instruments
cDAQ
cRIO
PXI
Data Acquisition
Distributed Systems
Network Communication
Unit Testing
Performance Optimization
Debugging
Data Storage