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# Senior Software Engineering

- **Company:** Microsoft
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $119,800 - $234,700
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Security Essentials, OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Model Validation, Information Technology, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/69b8dd0d-8841-4620-8f89-69d9f3588497

## About the Role

Required/Minimum Qualifications (RQs/MQs)

 * 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.
 * Experience partnering directly with customers or internal stakeholders to deliver solutions end-to-end.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications (PQs)

 * 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 designing, deploying, and operating AI or LLM-based solutions, including prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented approaches, model tuning, evaluation, data quality, performance monitoring, and use of cloud AI platforms

 * Familiarity with deploying and operating AI systems in production environments
 * Understanding of model evaluation, data quality, and performance monitoring
 * Experience using cloud AI platforms (Azure ML, OpenAI, or similar)

 * Enjoy travel and are comfortable with travel up to 25%

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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 $160,200 - $261,000 per year.

## Description

* Design, build, test, and operate production-grade software and services that are secure, reliable, and scalable.
 * Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, define success metrics, and translate business needs into technical designs.
 * Drive engineering best practices including code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, observability, and documentation.
 * Apply a security-first mindset and follow Microsoft security and compliance requirements throughout design and delivery.
 * Deliver customer outcomes end-to-end: prototype quickly, iterate with feedback, and land solutions that meet quality, performance, and maintainability goals.
 * Build reusable components, reference implementations, and patterns that can be shared across teams and engagements.
 * Learn and adapt in a fast-moving environment, using experimentation and data to guide decisions and continuous improvement.
 * Collaborate effectively across disciplines (engineering, data science, product, design, security) and contribute to an inclusive, respectful team culture.
 * Lead technical workstreams by aligning stakeholders, breaking down ambiguous problems, and driving execution through to delivery.
 * Embody our culture and values