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# Software Engineering

- **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), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/35730416-cd99-401e-bae9-ceac2aaca9aa

## 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.

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 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
 + OR equivalent experience.
 * 6+ years of experience in Azure technologies design, deployment, and support.
 * 4+ years of experience in Supply Chain operations, designing and maintaining. backend services supporting business requirements.

#W+DJOBS

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800.00 - $234,700.00 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 $160,200.00 - $261,000.00 per year.

## Description

* AI-driven development & code quality: Leverages AI across the SDLC and leads high-quality coding practices, ensuring secure, scalable, maintainable code through strong reviews, testing, and best practices.
 * Reliability & live-site excellence: Uses telemetry, debugging, and root cause analysis to proactively prevent issues, improve system health, and drive incident resolution as DRI.
 * Architecture & design leadership: Owns or influences complex system design and architecture, balancing performance, scalability, cost, and trade-offs.
 * Security, compliance & safe deployment: Ensures adherence to security, privacy, and compliance standards while driving automation, CI/CD, and safe, efficient deployments.
 * Collaboration & continuous improvement: Partners cross-functionally to deliver end-to-end solutions, incorporates customer insights, and continuously improves systems, processes, and engineering outcomes.


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