Microsoft

Software Engineer II - Full Stack

Microsoft • $102K — $202K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field
  • 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in multiple languages (C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python)
  • Ability to meet Microsoft security screening requirements
  • Preferred 2+ years software development/design experience
  • Proven coding skills in C/C++
  • Experience with AI technology in development
  • Proficiency in Windows Debugging using WinDbg or Visual Studio Debugger

Responsibilities

  • Build Windows platform capabilities for devices like printers and cameras
  • Design, implement, test, validate, and release new software features
  • Write secure, maintainable, and well-tested code with peer reviews
  • Employ diagnostic tools to validate assumptions and identify risks
  • Utilize AI development tools to enhance coding efficiency
  • Apply insights from design reviews and investigations for continual improvement
  • Collaborate across teams to resolve technical challenges and share knowledge

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policy
  • Employee discounts and wellness programs
  • Opportunity for ongoing education and professional development
Full Job Description
Overview

Windows Servicing & Delivery Team (WSD) is responsible for building and publishing all security and quality updates for all versions of the Windows Operating System across all platforms (PC, Server, IoT, Xbox, Azure etc.) for all types of customers globally. WSD team builds solutions and services (Autopatch, Windows Update for Business etc.) to help commercial customers deploy these updates and manage their estates. On a monthly basis, our team keeps more than 1.6 billion endpoints protected and productive.

As a Software Engineer II - Full Stack, you will design, develop, and validate software that powers the Windows ecosystem of printers, cameras, Bluetooth accessories, and mobile connectivity devices. You will write and review high-quality code, drive testing and debugging, and improve the reliability, security, and performance of experiences used by customers across Windows devices. You will collaborate across teams, contribute to technical direction, and help deliver seamless connections between Windows and the devices people use every day.

Responsibilities
  • You will build and contribute to Windows platform capabilities that connect PCs to a broad ecosystem of printers, cameras, Bluetooth accessories, and mobile connectivity devices, delivering secure, reliable, and seamless experiences.
  • You will design, implement, test, validate, and release new capabilities, security fixes, and reliability improvements for Windows platform components.
  • You will write secure, maintainable, and well-tested code and participate in code reviews to ensure changes meet Windows engineering quality standards.
  • You will use debuggers, automated tests, logs, traces, telemetry, and other diagnostic techniques to validate assumptions, identify risks early, perform root-cause analysis, and prevent customer-impacting issues.
  • You will use AI-powered development tools to accelerate implementation, testing, debugging, and documentation while applying sound engineering judgment and maintaining high standards for security and quality.
  • You will apply insights from design reviews, incident investigations, reliability exercises, and team debriefs to improve the development, operation, and long-term health of Windows platform components.
  • You will collaborate with engineers across Windows and partner teams to review designs, resolve complex technical issues, share technical knowledge, and maintain high standards for code quality and maintainability.


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++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
    • OR equivalent experience.

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
  • 2+ years of software development/design experience.
  • Proven coding skills in C/C++, or equivalent.
  • AI technology adoption experience in development.
  • Experience with Windows Debugging using WinDbg and/or Visual Studio Debugger.
  • Proficiency in systematic problem-solving, debugging, and root-cause analysis.
  • Demonstrated design and development skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks competently.
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and apply core computer science principles.

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Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 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

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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Microsoft is an American multinational corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services. Microsoft’s devices and consumer (D&C) licensing segment licenses the Windows operating system and related software, Microsoft Office for consumers, and the Windows Phone operating system. The company’s computing and gaming hardware segment provides Xbox gaming and entertainment consoles and accessories, second-party and third-party video games, and Xbox Live subscriptions; surface devices and accessories; and Microsoft PC accessories. Its phone hardware segment offers Lumia smartphones and other non-Lumia phones. Its D&C segment provides Windows Store, Xbox Live transactions, and Windows phone store; search advertising; display advertising; Office 365 Home and Office 365 Personal; first-party video games; and other consumer products and services as well as operating retail stores. Microsoft’s commercial licensing segments license server products, including Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and related Client Access Licenses (CALs); Windows Embedded; Windows operating system; Microsoft Office for business, including Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Lync, and related CALs; Microsoft Dynamics business solutions; and Skype. Its commercial segment offers enterprise services, including premier support services and Microsoft consulting services; commercial cloud comprising Office 365 Commercial, other Microsoft Office online offerings, Dynamics CRM Online, and Microsoft Azure; and other commercial products and online services. The company markets and distributes its products through original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and resellers, as well as online.

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