The Windows Agents, Growth and Innovation team is advancing how people interact with Windows through intelligent, context-aware experiences. Our work spans AI-powered agents, Windows platform capabilities, and new experiences designed to help customers complete tasks efficiently and confidently.
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of significant product capabilities. You will own features from early technical investigation through implementation, validation, deployment, and ongoing operation. You will work across organizational boundaries to solve complex engineering problems and establish sound architectural, security, reliability, and performance practices. You will also mentor other engineers and help the team make effective technical decisions. This role provides an opportunity to influence the direction of emerging Windows experiences and deliver durable improvements across a large product ecosystem.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Drive the design, implementation, and evolution of complex systems and features, delivering secure, reliable, and high-quality solutions using responsible AI-assisted engineering practices.
- Partner across engineering, product, design, privacy, security, and reliability teams to translate customer needs and insights into impactful product outcomes.
- Champion engineering excellence through code reviews, design reviews, testing, automation, operational readiness, and responsible AI usage throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Lead investigation and resolution of complex production issues, improving observability, resiliency, and operational practices to prevent recurrence.
- Mentor engineers and share technical expertise, helping raise the quality, effectiveness, and impact of the team.
- Drive continuous improvements in developer productivity, engineering systems, and operational processes through automation and AI-powered tooling.
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.
Additional Qualifications
- 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.
- Experience in technical engineering with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
- Passion for continuous learning and applying learning in ways that drive business improvements and the ability to collaborate and partner with teams outside of the organization to deliver results.
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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 a related technical field
- 4+ years of technical engineering experience
- Coding experience in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, or comparable languages
- Ability to pass Microsoft's Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements
- Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
- Experience applying continuous learning to business improvements and collaborating across organizational teams
Microsoft Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Microsoft and has not been reviewed or approved by Microsoft.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is presented as broadly competitive overall, with clear role/level/location variation and an emphasis on using posted ranges and band information for apples-to-apples comparisons.
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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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