Software Engineer II
12/7/2025
The Software Engineer II will write efficient, production-grade code and conduct code reviews to ensure engineering excellence. They will collaborate with a distributed team and drive end-to-end feature development from ideation to deployment.
Salary
100600 - 199000 USD
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
10,001+ employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
The Applied Sciences Group (ASG) is looking for a generalist Software Engineer II to help us create innovative features across Windows and other Microsoft products.
ASG is a unique, nimble, multidisciplinary team that turns cutting-edge ideas into shipping products by composing research, incubation, rapid prototyping, and human-centered development. As part of ASG, you'll directly shape experiences used by billions of people — from Windows (running on over a billion devices) to Microsoft 365 (used by 70% of Fortune 500 enterprises) and beyond.
Some of our favorite work includes:
- Semantic Index, a high-performance vector store for operating systems, integral to Windows Recall and improved Windows Search.
- Voice experiences for Copilot on Windows.
- Microsoft Journal, an AI-powered inking app designed for pen and touch.
You'll be joining a team of highly experienced software developers working on exciting, machine learning-powered features in Windows, Copilot, and standalone products. Our focus evolves often, so you'll need to be comfortable diving into a wide variety of projects across the tech stack.
If you’re curious about how things work, passionate about innovation, and eager to craft magical experiences where cutting‑edge machine learning meets software engineering and user experience, ASG is the place for you.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Write correct, efficient, and production-grade code.
- Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering excellence across the team.
- Collaborate effectively as part of a larger, distributed team.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment and a high level of ambiguity.
- Proactively seek new knowledge and adapt to new trends and technical solutions.
- Drive End-to-End Feature Development from ideation through design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
- Embody Microsoft and ASG culture and values.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
- 4+ years of professional software development experience, writing and debugging production-level code.
- Experience developing client applications (e.g., desktop, mobile, or cross-platform apps).
- Experience working with ML models in production environments, especially in areas like semantic search, voice interaction, etc will be a plus.
- Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous environments and pivot quickly.
- Proven success working closely with researchers, designers, and product managers to deliver innovative, user-centered solutions.
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Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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