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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering II - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $102,100.0 - $202,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Cloud Services, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/6BA8DC745BEE4F4B8C7403EECDCBE3D4/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 2+ years of engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python * OR equivalent experience. 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. * 2+ years of experience designing, developing, or maintaining secure software systems, with applied knowledge of authentication, data protection, access control, and secure coding practices. * 2+ years of experience designing, building, and operating scalable, highly available cloud services or distributed systems on platforms such as Azure, AWS, GCP, or comparable cloud environments, with production ownership, CI/CD pipeline integration, and automated testing practices. * Experience building or integrating AI/ML-powered systems or workflows, including safe handling of model outputs, orchestration, or agent-based systems. Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 per year. ## Description * Design and develop large-scale distributed software services and solutions. * Adhere to and drive modern software-engineering practices through design reviews. * Perform system design across well-defined interfaces and multiple components, conduct code reviews, and use data/telemetry to make decisions. * Develop best-in-class engineering by ensuring services and components are well-defined, modular, secure, reliable, diagnosable, actively monitored, and reusable. * Improve test coverage, organize and implement integration tests, and resolve problem areas. * Weigh testability, portability, reliability, and maintainability, and know when code is ready to ship. * Collaborate leaders to contribute to cohesive, end-to-end customer experiences, focusing on customer/partner needs through a data-driven approach. * Troubleshoot and optimize automation, reliability, and monitoring for Live Site. 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