Software Engineer II

Microsoft M365 Core App and Data Platform

Microsoft's M365 Core App and Data Platform is a massively scaled service that forms the backbone of M365 offerings. Our services empower businesses, educational institutions, governments, and individuals worldwide, representing more than a billion users.

We are on an ambitious journey to reimagine the way we index and understand enterprise data in the era of search and intelligent retrieval. We are building the search and intelligence platform for all of customer content. This innovative platform will deliver exceptional search experiences and integrate seamlessly with other intelligent experiences of Microsoft 365. This initiative is vital to our vision for Microsoft's Copilot.

We are seeking an innovative and skilled Software Engineer II with a passion for pushing the boundaries of technology. In this role, you will contribute to developing, designing, and operating large-scale data systems that make up our next-generation platform. As a part of our team, your work will have a direct impact on people globally and on one of the world's most significant data platforms.

At Microsoft, we value diversity and ensure all voices are heard. A healthy work-life balance is essential to us, and we're a team that works hard but also knows how to have fun. If you're excited by the opportunity to contribute to transformative technological advances and make an impact on a global scale, this could be the role for you!

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the search platform, delivering indexing and search experiences across Microsoft Office 365.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering teams, contributing to service architecture design and implementation.
• Build scalable, high-performance software services over large datasets with low latency and high availability.
• Ensure the platform adheres to Microsoft’s strict data privacy and compliance standards.
• Design and Development: Collaborate with team members to design, build, and improve key components of the search platform.
• Code Implementation: Translate designs and specifications into high-quality, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Innovation and Problem Solving: Contribute innovative solutions and ideas that push the limits of our technology.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other teams to understand their requirements and workflows.
• Quality Assurance: Participate in code and design reviews to maintain high development standards.
• Continuous Learning: Stay informed about advancements in technology and industry best practices.
• Communication: Effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum 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++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• 2+ years of Back-End Focused Engineering Experience.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.

Additional/Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with large-scale data systems.
• Familiarity with Semantic Search or Indexing technology.
• Experience using Rust Programming Language.
• Proficiency in C#.
• Expertise in any modern continuous delivery/deployment system.

Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $94,300 - $182,600 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 $120,900 - $198,600 per year.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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.