The Edge browser is a core strategic product and key entry point to Microsoft’s new AI ecosystem, serving hundreds of millions of users daily. As the hypercompetitive AI browser ecosystem evolves, the Edge team is focused on continuing to lead.
The Edge Web Platform team is looking for an exceptional Senior Software Engineer to join our Rendering team to help deliver high quality, interoperable web experiences by shaping how modern web content is rendered, animated, and interacted with across platforms. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy deep systems and performance work, thrive in complex codebases, and want to shape how modern web content is rendered and interacted with by billions of users.
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Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50- mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
- Develop and improve web platform features in Chromium rendering pipeline to bridge the gap between native applications and the web.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with engineers and program managers on open-source projects.
- Partner with standards and upstream communities (W3C, Chromium) to shape APIs and implementation details.
- Deliver web platform innovation in important areas of the browser engine with a focus on the needs of our customers and web developers.
- Contribute directly to the Chromium project for aspects that can be shared with other Chromium-based browsers.
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.
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:
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
- Cross-platform development experience.
- Experience contributing to a large-scale software engineering project.
- Design, coding, and debugging skills in modern programming languages.
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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 $160,200 - $261,000 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
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 related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience coding in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- Or equivalent experience in lieu of degree/years
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud background check
- Master's degree in Computer Science or related field AND 6+ years experience, or Bachelor's degree AND 8+ years experience (preferred senior experience profile)
- Cross-platform development experience
- Experience contributing to a large-scale software engineering project (e.g., open-source, Chromium)
- Strong design, coding, and debugging skills in modern programming languages
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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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