Senior Software Engineer

Do you want to join a team and make a great impact? Do you like working on technical problems which impact people on a global scale? Microsoft Teams is pivotal to our vision for intelligent communications and collaboration. As the hub for teamwork in Office 365, we're rapidly becoming the go-to platform for hundreds of millions of users worldwide. 

Overview: 

This position is with the Microsoft Teams Calling and Meetings team, which focuses on innovative features in the collaboration & productivity space and an opportunity to collaborate with partner teams on technologies across the company and beyond. You'll join a close-knit team with a culture of impact, growth, and innovation, covering everything from user-facing features, AI to reliability and performance.  

If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to work in an environment that values diversity, customer obsession and out-of-the-box thinking, come and join Microsoft Teams Calling and Meetings. Let's innovate together and shape the future of communication and collaboration.

Basic qualification: 

• Strong software engineering experience and design experience, using one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: C#, C/C++, Rust, Python, Javascript (React, TypeScript, Apollo, GraphQL) or equivalent technologies 
• Strong algorithmic skills, good knowledge of data structures. 
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills. 
• Solid understanding of testing principles and high-quality software. 
• Good communication skills both verbal and written. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Deep expertise in building full stack apps using: React, JavaScript/TypeScript, Apollo, GraphQL, C#/C++, python or equivalent technologies 
• Experience with SQL-like querying languages 
• Master's Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research) 
• OR Doctorate in Statistics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research) OR equivalent experience. 
• You excel at partnering with teams both locally and globally within Microsoft 

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

• Engineering excellence and commitment to writing code that's not only functional but also well-designed, testable, and maintainable. Utilize best practices to build robust solutions. 
• Showing initiative to learn and do whatever it takes to implement features fully, whether it involves diving into native code or learning new technologies. 
• Analyzing feature performance in production to continuously improve the product.
• Working closely with international teams across various disciplines (Engineering, Design, Product, Support) to develop new features. 
• Engaging in mentorship, code reviews, and knowledge sharing to foster the professional growth of the team.
• Investing in the growth of junior team members, guiding them to reach their full potential.