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# Software Engineering IC3

- **Company:** Microsoft
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $100,600.0 - $199,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Software Design Documents, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Software, Open Source Technology, Software Engineering, Scripting, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-houston-tx--647f4b52-08ef-4826-a98b-6838d51f64ea

## About the Role

Do you enjoy solving problems, writing software, and working with customers? Do you want to join a team where learning about new technology is part of our work every day? Then, come join us!, Required/Minimum Qualifications (RQs/MQs)

 * Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline 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.

Other Requirements

 * Microsoft is unable to sponsor a work visa for this role due to the nature of the role's job duties.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications (PQs)

 * Bachelors 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 Masters Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
 * OR equivalent experience.
 * Enjoy travel and are comfortable with travel up to 25%, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Call Monitoring, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Data Science, Design Document, Emerging Technology, Engineering, Java, JavaScript, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Microsoft Product Family, On Call, Open Source, Problem Solving Skills, Product Documentation, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Software Development, Software Engineering, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Recruiting, Willing to Travel

## Description

* Works with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a set of features.
 * Contributes to the identification of dependencies, and the development of design documents for a product area with little oversight.
 * Creates and implements code for a product, service, or feature, reusing code as applicable.
 * Contributes to efforts to break down larger work items into smaller work items and provides estimation.
 * Acts as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) working on-call to monitor system/product feature/service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions and gains approval to restore system/product/service for simple problems.
 * Remains current in skills by investing time and effort into staying abreast of current developments that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale.
 * Embodies our culture and values


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