Responsibilities
Design & architecture: Contribute to architecture proposals and design docs; evaluate tradeoffs across functionality, performance, reliability, cost (COGS), and dependencies; ensure designs meet security, privacy, and compliance expectations.
Implementation & code quality: Write clean, efficient, maintainable code; apply best practices and patterns; participate in timely code reviews and raise quality through constructive feedback and coaching.
Testing & engineering lifecycle: Define and execute a test strategy (unit/integration/security testing), improve test coverage, prevent regressions, and follow disciplined SDLC practices (estimation, reviews, bug triage, check-in, sign-off).
Reliability & live-site excellence: Operate and improve live services (on-call/DRI as needed); use logs, telemetry, and debugging tools to investigate issues with least-privilege access; run retrospectives, implement repair actions, and improve TSGs/monitoring to prevent recurrence.
Data-driven problem solving: Use telemetry and experimentation/metrics (where applicable) to validate assumptions, prioritize work, and drive customer/partner outcomes.
Communication & collaboration: Communicate clearly and respectfully in written and oral form; align stakeholders across organizational boundaries to drive mutually beneficial outcomes and cohesive end-to-end experiences.
AI‑native development: Use AI tools responsibly across the SDLC (coding, tests, analysis, documentation); review and own all AI-assisted changes and apply appropriate tooling/processes.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
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:
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or related technical field AND technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
- Experience designing, developing, and operating backend services.
- Fundamentals in algorithms/data structures, multithreading/asynchronous processing, and networking.
- Solid English proficiency with clear written and oral communication.
- Cloud and DevOps experience (Azure preferred).
- Experience improving diagnostics/monitoring, security hardening, and operational readiness at scale.
- Passion for highly scalable, highly reliable distributed systems.
- Experience using AI tools for developing software.
Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across Czechia is Kč 966,000.00 - Kč 1,727,000.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/czech-republic-corporate-pay.html
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- Experience coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field and technical engineering experience with coding, or equivalent experience
- Experience designing, developing, and operating backend services
- Knowledge of algorithms, data structures, multithreading or asynchronous processing, and networking
- Solid English proficiency with clear written and oral communication
- Cloud and DevOps experience, preferably with Azure
- Experience improving diagnostics, monitoring, security hardening, and operational readiness at scale
- Experience with highly scalable and reliable distributed systems
- Experience using AI tools for software development
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout, highlighted by a strong 401(k) match structure and immediate vesting, plus additional plan features for tax-advantaged saving.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are portrayed as a meaningful strength, with substantial paid parental leave and added supports like back-up care and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
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