Senior Software Engineer
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As a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft, you will design, build, and operate distributed cloud services on our Cognitive Service Platform. You will write clean, testable code, troubleshoot live-site issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve reliability and security. The role also includes exploratory AI work that leverages existing cognitive services and platform capabilities to influence future direction, with a strong emphasis on cloud engineering fundamentals and sound technical judgment.
At Microsoft, we build pioneering platforms and services that enable developers and businesses worldwide. Our Cognitive Service Platform team delivers robust, scalable, and secure cloud services that power intelligent applications across industries.As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, build, and operate distributed cloud services. This role also includes exploratory AI innovation work by leveraging existing Cognitive Services and platform capabilities. We’re looking for a strong individual contributor with solid cloud engineering fundamentals, sound technical judgment, and an interest in applying AI technologies creatively to influence future platform direction.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain new features and enhance existing systems.
- Write clean, testable, and maintainable code.
- Troubleshoot live-site issues, deploy fixes, and improve system reliability.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive project success.
- Embrace both Microsoft technology and cutting-edge open source technology, apply existing platform and cognitive capabilities to explore new scenarios.
- Ensure security compliance by configuring, updating, and maintaining security tools and standards.
Qualifications
Required 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.
- Minimum 5 years development experiences in largescale distributed system.
- Experience with object-oriented design principles.
- Experience coding in languages such as C#, Go, Python, Java, C, or C++.
Additional or preferred qualifications:
- 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.
- Familiarity with microservices architecture, Kubernetes (K8s), and observability tools (e.g., logs, metrics).
- Understanding of network protocols and cloud service architecture.
- Strong collaboration skills and a passion for driving impactful results.
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
