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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # software engineer - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $119,800.0 - $234,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Online Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Information Technology, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f5dc440d-2b2a-4e02-b0ac-09eeab3423e2 ## About the Role Required/Minimum Qualifications: * 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. 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., * 6+ years of software design and development experience using one or more programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, or Python. * Experience applying AI technologies to real-world software solutions, engineering workflows, or process transformation. * Proficiency in software design, debugging, and problem-solving skills. * Experience designing for reliability, testing, measurement, and operational quality throughout the software development lifecycle. * Ability to navigate ambiguity, balance competing priorities, and drive projects from concept through delivery. * Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to influence technical decisions across teams and communicate technical concepts to varied audiences. * Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and contributing to engineering excellence. #W+DJOBS #Windows #AI #Frontier ## Description In this role, you will work across engineering and product disciplines, solve complex technical problems, and help shape the technical direction of AI-enabled solutions used across Windows. This is an opportunity to combine software engineering, AI, and large-scale platform development to help strengthen customer trust in Windows., We're looking for an experienced software engineer to join the Windows and Devices organization. In this role, the ideal candidate will- * Design, build, and ship scalable software and AI-powered solutions that transform how Windows engineering teams navigate trust, compliance, and engineering workflows. * Apply modern AI technologies to real-world engineering problems, simplifying complex processes and improving developer productivity and experiences. * Partner with engineering and product/program management teams across Windows + Devices and Microsoft to define requirements, develop solutions, and deliver customer and business impact. * Drive engineering excellence through thoughtful design, implementation, testing, measurement, reliability, and operational quality. * Provide technical leadership across projects, influence technical direction, mentor other engineers, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and open collaboration. ## Related Videos - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Rethinking Intelligence: AI, Accessibility, and the Future of Inclusive Work - Artur Ortega](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1377-rethinking-intelligence-ai-accessibility-and-the-future-of-inclusive-work-artur-ortega) - [Using AI Without Losing Your Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2045-using-ai-without-losing-your-skills) - [Fake or News: Translating Dog Barks, Notepad Gets an Upgrade and Michelin-Star Robots - Paul Tregoing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1802-fake-or-news-translating-dog-barks-notepad-gets-an-upgrade-and-michelin-star-robots-paul-tregoing) - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [Building Systems that Last](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1389-building-systems-that-last) ## Related Articles - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)