This role pays more than
73%
of similar roles. Most pay
$119,500–$158,587
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$152k
versus about
$139k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
686 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 666 roles with salary data.
As a Software Engineering II, you will join a team focused on building scalable, reliable, and cloud-native backend services. Your daily responsibilities include designing and developing large-scale distributed software services while adhering to modern engineering practices through design reviews and code reviews. You will use data and telemetry to make informed decisions, ensuring that components are modular, secure, and actively monitored. The role involves improving test coverage, implementing integration tests, and troubleshooting automation for Live Site operations. To succeed, you must be proficient in programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. You will also work with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP to build distributed systems and potentially integrate AI/ML-powered workflows. The core of this role involves solving complex problems related to high availability and secure software systems.
What does a Software Engineering earn?
Median $152150 from 37 postings across 9 companies.
Design and develop large-scale distributed software services and solutions.
Conduct system design across multiple components using data and telemetry to inform decisions.
Perform code reviews and enforce modern software engineering practices.
Ensure services are modular, secure, reliable, and actively monitored.
Improve test coverage and implement integration tests to resolve problem areas.
Troubleshoot and optimize automation, reliability, and monitoring for Live Site operations.
Develop features based on a data-driven approach to meet customer and partner needs.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 2+ years of engineering experience with coding in languages like C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python (or equivalent experience).
Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check.
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field and 3+ years of experience, OR a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience (preferred).
2+ years of experience designing, developing, or maintaining secure software systems with knowledge of authentication and data protection (preferred).
2+ years of experience building and operating scalable cloud services on platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP (preferred).
Experience building or integrating AI/ML-powered systems or workflows (preferred).
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