Software Engineer II

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO&I) group is looking for a Software Engineer II to design and develop software / hardware solutions to automate the measurement and validation of data components and interconnected systems within a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters. The hardware and software we develop enables teams across Microsoft to collect and analyze data center-wide high-speed diagnostic measurements. This allows them to make critical decisions about the performance and health of our data center.  Our infrastructure supports more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.  In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, or C#
  • OR equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in software development role 
  • Proficiency in C# (ASP.NET Core and Blazor) 
  • Experience designing cloud-based solutions 

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. 

Additional or Preferred 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 Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
  • Experience with distributed systems, performance analysis, databases, and/or large-scale data processing systems. 
  • Experience with Azure services such as IoT, Application Insights, Key Vault, and Storage  
  • Demonstrated proficiency in developing, deploying, and monitoring Azure based services 
  • Front-end experience with Blazor, Angular, React, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and/or TypeScript  
  • Coding, debugging and problem-solving skills  
  • Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment  
  • Proficiency in C#, Linux, and Python is desired 

Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $98,300 - $193,200 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 $127,200 - $208,800 per year.


Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 31, 2024

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.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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• Design and develop Azure based pipelines for aggregating, analyzing, and storing measurement and test data
• Manage engineering projects and features from the prototype to production
• Contribute to and advance application frameworks, design patterns, and engineering systems
• Deliver well-tested features across many different services and platforms 
• Manipulate, collate, and analyze complex, high dimensional data from varying sources to solve difficult problems 
• Collaborate with teammates in various roles to plan and execute on key deliverables 
• Work in a culture of continuous improvement, adaptation, reflection, and growth 
• Learn quickly from your peers, projects, and interactions with customers