Microsoft · 7 hours ago
Software Engineer II
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$101K/yr - $199K/yr
2+ years expMicrosoft is building the next-generation engineering system behind Visual Studio, and they are seeking a Software Engineer II to tackle complex technical challenges. The role involves designing and building core infrastructure in Azure while collaborating with product teams to enhance developer productivity and streamline workflows.
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Responsibilities
Design and build core infrastructure and services in Azure that power the Visual Studio engineering system — spanning the Visual Studio build itself, build & release automation pipelines, functional & performance testing infrastructure, all while helping maintain compliance and security
Operate cloud services in Azure that are fast and resilient, as well as craft interfaces and workflows that remove friction and let developers stay focused on what they do best
Leverage AI to enhance developer productivity, automate workflows, and improve insight, such as integrating AI-assisted troubleshooting, intelligent build orchestration, or smart test selection
Collaborate across product teams in DevDiv and 1ES to deliver up-to-date solutions that improve velocity and confidence. You will work closely with product teams to understand pain points and deliver the best experience for them. It is a constant challenge to reduce friction while holding a high-quality bar
Participate in agile development practices, including code reviews and design discussions, while contributing to a culture of technical depth, learning, and mentorship
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years of software engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C#, C++, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, or Python
OR equivalent experience
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
Preferred
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ 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 5+ 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 web services and RESTful APIs
Experience with Azure, including Azure Functions, CosmosDB, Azure DevOps and/or GitHub DevOps workflows
Some understanding of secure software supply chain practices, service observability, and performance optimization in large-scale systems
1+ years of experience with distributed systems AND building or operating cloud-based services (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP)
1+ years of experience with CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery) systems or build automation pipelines
Experience applying AI technologies (such as large language models or code generation tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Azure OpenAI)) in software development workflows, including tasks like static analysis, automated documentation, or test generation
Company
Microsoft
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