Senior Software Engineer

Senior • On-site

$119,800 - $234,700/yr

Redmond, WA

Overview

Intelligent Conversation and Communication Cloud (IC3) at Microsoft is developing the next generation of collaboration and communication products that will revolutionize both consumer and enterprise communications.

Microsoft is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Media Streaming team. This role is part of our broader effort to deliver seamless, high-performance media experiences across Microsoft platforms and services.
As a key contributor, you will help design and build scalable, low-latency streaming components that power real-time communication and collaboration. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate media capabilities into Microsoft’s ecosystem, ensuring reliability, quality, and innovation at every layer of the stack.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of media streaming at Microsoft, driving impact across millions of users and devices.

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.
Proven experience in designing and developing real-time video applications and video streaming 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

4+ years of experience in designing, developing, and shipping highly reliable distributed systems and services.
Solid familiarity with image and signal processing, as well as video codec standards including AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265, AV1, VVC/H.266, and machine learning–based video codecs.
Hands-on experience in building and deploying AI/ML solutions, with a focus on practical implementation and scalability.
Excellent communication skills and a track record of effective cross-functional collaboration.

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 26, 2025.

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Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable, low-latency media streaming components that enhance Microsoft’s real-time communication and collaboration experiences.
Contribute to the evolution of Microsoft’s media stack by implementing robust APIs and services that support high-performance streaming across diverse platforms and devices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate media streaming capabilities into broader Microsoft ecosystems, ensuring seamless user experiences and operational reliability.
Drive quality and performance improvements through telemetry instrumentation, automated testing, and continuous validation under varied network conditions.
Participate in sprint planning, technical reviews, and engineering excellence initiatives to align deliverables with organizational goals and product milestones.
Champion best practices in software engineering, with a focus on maintainability, scalability, and security in media streaming systems.

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.