Software Engineer II

Mid • Hybrid • On-site

$100,600 - $199,000/yr

Redmond, WA

Overview

OneDrive and SharePoint are rapidly growing services at the center of Microsoft's cloud, interacting with almost every part of Microsoft. You would be a part of a team that is fundamentally changing the way that millions of people use their devices and interact with the most important content for their home, work, and school.

We are looking for an intellectually curious Software Engineer II who loves creating and building things that delight and protect our customers.

You will be working with a team of amazing engineers, PMs, and designers, and work closely with other teams across Microsoft to deliver large scale, distributed architectures, and features to meet OneDrive and SharePoint's core service needs.

As an engineer on our team, you will contribute to and help shape the vibrant, inclusive engineering culture of OneDrive & SharePoint. You will be expected to do deep, data-driven, collaborative design for additions and changes to our products.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Qualifications

Required 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 Java
- OR equivalent experience.
2 + years of experience with cloud-scale services and server/service management features.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience collaborating with peers and partner teams to meet joint engineering goals.
Proven skills with coding, debugging, algorithm design, and problem-solving.
Able to learn new systems quickly and adapt new methodologies to our services.
Experience with building cloud-scale infrastructure components.
Awareness, passion, and experience related to cloud scale distributed design and patterns.
Familiarity with secure software design concepts.
Proven track record of delivering projects that include multiple components.
Ability and eagerness to work across and partner with multiple engineering teams to achieve business goals.

Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 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 July 22, 2025.

Responsibilities

Develop large-scale distributed systems that are critical for customers around the world.
Design and deliver services that manage internet-scale data stores, enabling best-in-the-world file and site browsing and editing performance,
Add innovative features to how people manage and interact with their data.
Develop clean, efficient code and comprehensive tests.
Build excellent coverage with metrics and telemetry to understand exactly what is happening with our services at all times.
Deliver features that will support and serve hundreds of millions of customers around the world.

Microsoft

Microsoft is a global technology company that focuses on empowering every person and organization to achieve more. With a mission to deliver the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online businesses, including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform, the company is dedicated to powering the 'Intelligent Cloud' mission. Microsoft values respect, integrity, and accountability, and fosters a culture of inclusion where employees can thrive. The company is committed to continuous improvement and collaboration to drive innovation and provide high-quality results to customers. With a diverse and inclusive workforce, Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.