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# Software Engineer 2

- **Company:** Microsoft
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Online Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Mobile Application Development, Code Review, Software Design Documents, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Strategies of Testing, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27997703/Software-Engineer-2-Any-Bangalore-1210

## About the Role

* 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.

Additional or preferred qualifications

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., * 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.

#CAPIDC

## Description

* AI-native development: Use AI tools across the SDLC in a disciplined way, and own the quality of AI-generated changes by reviewing everything before it ships.
 * Write production-quality code: Build extensible, maintainable, low-defect features with minimal supervision, applying coding patterns, security best practices, and reuse where appropriate.
 * Raise the bar in code review: Review peers' code and tests for coverage, standards, security risks, and compliance - giving timely, coaching-oriented feedback.
 * Contribute to design and architecture: Explore and evaluate design options, help author design documents, identify cross-team dependencies, and ensure designs meet performance, scalability, resiliency, and cost goals.
 * Own test strategy and quality: Create test plans that prevent regressions, cover security invariants and negative cases, close coverage gaps, and leverage AI for test automation.
 * Drive engineering excellence and secure deployment: Automate build and deployment toward zero-touch, follow safe deployment and rollback practices, and run experiments with feature flags to measure impact.
 * Support the live site: Serve on-call as a DRI, mitigate incidents within SLA using least-privilege access, run retrospectives with repair actions, and improve telemetry, TSGs, and monitoring.


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