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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - CoreAI - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $119,800.0 - $234,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Software Quality, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Google Cloud, GitHub Copilot, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Information Technology, Low Latency, Microservices - **Published:** May 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000fzdtpd ## About the Role + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ 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 experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) + 1+ years of proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, IntelliCode) Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter Preferred Qualifications: + Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ 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 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python + OR equivalent experience. + Experience with .NET is a plus + Experience developing, deploying, or integrating AI-powered solutions in production environments + Experience building or integrating AI applications using technologies such as LLMs, Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, or RAG pipelines + Working knowledge of web and cloud technologies, including containers, microservices, and CI/CD pipelines + Familiarity with distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, or managed cloud services \#CoreAI \#DevDiv \#DDJL Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 per year. ## Description + Own and operate highly scalable, reliable, and low-latency distributed systems that power mission-critical workloads + Design and implement features that enable configuration management, monitoring, analytics, and observability for modern cloud applications + Drive integration with other Azure services to deliver seamless customer experiences + Write high-quality, well-tested code and own the DevOps lifecycle, including monitoring, alerting, and incident response + Integrate AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity and code quality + Contribute to AI-enhanced features using technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs), Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) + Mentor others, fostering technical growth, promoting engineering best practices, and leading initiatives to enhance team capabilities and collaboration + MS Culture & Values: Embody our Culture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture) ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Swapping Low Latency Data Storage Under High Load](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/746-swapping-low-latency-data-storage-under-high-load) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Inside the AI Revolution: How Microsoft is Empowering the World to Achieve More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/869-inside-the-ai-revolution-how-microsoft-is-empowering-the-world-to-achieve-more) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [The New Org Chart: When AI Joins the Workforce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100036-the-new-org-chart-when-ai-joins-the-workforce) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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