Microsoft

Software Engineer II

Microsoft$102K — $202K *
Enterprise 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 C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • Ability to pass Microsoft security screening requirements
  • Experience with operating systems and deployment technology (preferred)
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills (preferred)
  • Demonstrated focus on meeting customer needs (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Design and build features for efficient updates of Windows components
  • Test and develop features based on customer requirements
  • Create internal processes and tools for reliable code delivery
  • Address security vulnerabilities while building resilient architectures
  • Monitor and resolve issues during monthly retail Windows releases
  • Mentor early-career developers and interns
  • Collaborate with global teams in an inclusive environment

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Inclusive workplace culture
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies
  • Mentorship programs available
  • Participation in fast-paced, innovative projects
Full Job Description
Overview

Join the Update Platform team under the Windows Servicing and Delivery (WSD) team and help keep billions of Windows customers secure, current, and productive. Our team owns the delivery and integration of Windows software updates, working at the intersection of reliability, scalability, security, ML, and AI. You'll solve complex engineering problems, improve the update experience for customers worldwide, and help shape the future of Windows servicing

As a Software Engineer II on the Update platform team your responsibilities will include designing and implementing new features to support customer requirements as well as continuously improving the quality and reliability of the update stack client code responsible for installation and lifecycle of updates to the operating system. As part of the Windows Servicing and Delivery (WSD) team you will be part of a fast-paced, world-class team that keeps billions of customers secure and current every day.

Responsibilities
  • Work with other teams across WSD and Windows to design and build features that enable the most efficient and seamless way to update their components to bring to market the latest in innovation including ML/AI models, Applications and security updates.
  • Design, test and develop these features based on internal and external customer requirements leveraging a fast-paced quarterly planning cycle.
  • Collaborate, innovate and build the next set of internal processes and tools to support fast yet reliable shipping of new code to our validation rings and retail customers.
  • Address security vulnerabilities and at the same time build resilient architecture for your components in today's ever increasing security focused landscape.
  • Monitor monthly retail releases to Windows and diagnose/mitigate/resolve issues expeditiously when they happen.
  • Mentor early-in-career developers and interns that join the team.
  • Work closely with other software engineers and architects on the team and partner teams around the globe in an inclusive and collaborative environment.


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.
    • 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:
  • Operating System fundamentals background, deployment technology.
  • Experience in coding, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated focus for meeting customer needs.
  • Track record of learning and growing.
  • Experience with technical abilities around design, coding, rapid prototyping, debugging, and problem solving.
  • Previous experience with verbal, written and cross group collaboration and communication.


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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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