Senior Software Engineer

Senior • Hybrid • On-site

$119,800 - $234,700/yr

Redmond, WA

Overview

At Microsoft, we believe that beauty, simplicity, and power can—and should—coexist. The Word team is dedicated to crafting experiences that are intuitive, elegant, and deeply empowering for our users.

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is passionate about building user-centric features and shaping the future of productivity.

In this role, you’ll focus on direct user interaction and experience, working on both content and chrome within Word Native. You’ll collaborate with a talented and experienced team of engineers to solve complex technical challenges—from document layout and performance tuning to modern asynchronous collaboration. You’ll work in a customer-focused, hypothesis-driven environment, partnering across Office teams and leveraging both qualitative and quantitative data to build experiences that people truly need and love.

We’re also exploring how AI can enhance user flows, powering the next wave of innovation in productivity tools.

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 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
2+ years of experience with Typescript
1+ years of experience working on user-facing product development.

Preferred Qualifications:

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 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 equivalent experience.
Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) and related prompt engineering a plus

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 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 September 18th, 2025.

Responsibilities

Design, own, and deliver software solutions that meet business and technical requirements, while fostering strong communication and collaboration across teams.
Drive the full software development lifecycle, including architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
Apply creative problem-solving and data-driven decision-making to ensure high-quality outcomes and continuous improvement.
Develop secure, reliable, scalable, and maintainable code, and take ownership of debugging, testing, and supporting software in production environments.
Engage in continuous learning and actively share knowledge to elevate team capabilities and promote a culture of growth.
Contribute to a high-trust, collaborative team environment, supporting peers and investing in collective success.
Champion diversity and inclusion by bringing unique perspectives to the team and helping build products that serve a broad range of customers.

Other

Embody our Culture and Values

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.