Software Engineer II - CTJ - Poly

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2 Locations
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102K-219K Annually
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Software • Quantum Computing • Metaverse • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
The Role
Develop and maintain automation, deployment pipelines, telemetry, dashboards, and reliability improvements for Purview services across cloud environments. The role involves cross-team collaboration, architecture refactoring, compliance integration, secure coding, automated testing, and delivery of specialized-cloud capabilities. Candidates must hold an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI access and polygraph, verify U.S. citizenship, and pass required security screenings.
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Overview

As a Software Engineer II on the Purview Infrastructure Engineering (PINE) team, you will own engineering solutions that improve the scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency of Purview services across multiple cloud environments. You will develop automation, enhance deployment and validation capabilities, investigate complex technical issues, and collaborate across engineering teams to drive successful delivery outcomes. Successful candidates are self-driven engineers who can independently execute projects, contribute to technical design discussions, and deliver high-quality solutions while learning and growing within a highly collaborative environment.
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
  • Build and maintain automated pipelines to reduce manual steps and improve deployment speed.
  • Optimize cost and efficiency through telemetry, dashboards, and targeted improvements.
  • Enhance architecture and reliability by refactoring components and applying best practices.
  • Collaborate across teams to align dependencies and co-deliver features with shared ownership.
  • Drive cross-cloud parity and compliance by integrating Purview capabilities and audit readiness.

Other:

  • Embody our company's Culture and Vales.

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:
Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able 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: 

The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required pre-offer and post-hire for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination. 


  • Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.
  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
  • Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance.

Additional or preferred qualifications
  • Experience with CI/CD and IaC using Azure DevOps, Bicep/Terraform, and telemetry for safe rollouts.
  • Deep knowledge of engineering fundamentals in secure coding, automated testing, and maintainable design. 
  • Ability to collaborate across teams to deliver features and compliance artifacts for specialized clouds.

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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.



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
  • 2+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • Equivalent experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree and experience requirement
  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), based on an SSBI with polygraph
  • Ability to pass Microsoft, customer, and government security screening requirements
  • U.S. citizenship and citizenship verification
  • Experience with CI/CD and infrastructure as code using Azure DevOps, Bicep or Terraform, and telemetry for safe rollouts
  • Deep knowledge of secure coding, automated testing, and maintainable design
  • Ability to collaborate across teams to deliver features and compliance artifacts for specialized clouds

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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