Software Engineer II

Microsoft Corporation

Redmond, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$102,100–$202,200 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Background Investigation, Best Practices, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Data Management, Data Mining, Data Quality, Data Sets, Decision Support, Engineering, Government Requirements, High Reliability, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Java, JavaScript, Large-Scale Systems, Marketing/Promotional Messaging, Metrics, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Operations Security (OPSEC), Power Generation, Privacy Controls, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Software Engineering, Sustainability, System Architecture, Systems Scalability, Team Player, Telemetry

LOCATION

Redmond, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

**Overview** Core AI is at the forefront of Microsoft's mission to redefine how software is built and experienced. We are responsible for building the foundational platforms, services, programming models, and developer experiences that power the next generation of applications using Generative AI. Our work enables developers and enterprises to harness the full potential of AI to create intelligent, adaptive, and transformative software. Within Core AI, the CloudMine team plays a critical role in enabling engineering excellence across Microsoft. We build and operate the data platform that serves key engineering artifacts-such as pull requests, work items, and build telemetry-to production teams. This data fuels essential security, compliance, and productivity analyses across Windows, Azure, and other major product lines. As a Software Engineer II on the CloudMine team, you will be instrumental in maintaining, and evolving the data mining framework and pipelines that support a wide range of engineering initiatives-from Windows shiproom operations to security and compliance enforcement, and engineering productivity programs. In this role, you will help architect and optimize scalable data pipelines and mining frameworks, ensuring they are robust, efficient, and secure. You'll curate high-quality datasets that support critical decision-making across multiple teams and continuously improve data delivery and system responsiveness. Your work will include developing new data collectors and integrations across engineering systems, and ensuring the security, reliability, and compliance of the data platform itself. Success in this role requires versatility across software engineering and data engineering. You should bring a strong passion for data quality, performance, and impact, along with a passion working with large-scale data systems and distributed architectures. A collaborative mindset and eagerness to work across disciplines will be key to thriving in this position. At Microsoft, our 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** **Architect for Scale and Sustainability:** Design and evolve durable, scalable system architectures that balance long-term maintainability with short-term delivery needs, making thoughtful engineering trade-offs. **Direct Impact:** Leads by example and work with others to produce extensible and maintainable code used across the platform. Creates and applies metrics to drive the quality and stability of code, as well as appropriate coding patterns and best practices. **Foster Engineering Alignment:** Build consensus across engineering teams and partner organizations by driving clarity, alignment, and shared ownership of technical direction. **Build Foundational Capabilities:** Contribute to and lead the development of core platform components and reusable building blocks that accelerate team velocity and product innovation. **Champion Customer-Centric Development:** Engage directly with customers and product teams to capture feedback, understand demand signals, and refine product messaging-ensuring the voice of the customer shapes product evolution. **Operational Excellence:** Drive operational excellence in managing and operating large-scale data systems with a high bar for data quality, stability, security and privacy. Set high standards for reliability and performance. **Qualifications** **Required 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. + 1+ years of experience working on data mining and data pipelines. **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 **Preferred Qualifications** + Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ 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 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python + OR equivalent experience. + Experience and expertise working with Microsoft Azure and data products such as Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, or similar. \#CoreAI Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100.00 - $202,200.00 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 $133,800.00 - $219,200.00 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. (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html)

About the Company

Microsoft Corporation

DO WHAT YOU LOVE
Make your mark on the world’s most used technologies. Develop the next hit mobile application. Pioneer a startup that could be the next big thing. At Microsoft, you choose your path.

Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is a top innovator in both the consumer and enterprise technology industry. Just a few of the many things our products do are unleash creativity, connect businesses, and make learning more fun. But our continued success is based on one thing: our employees. We hire amazing, talented people and give them the opportunities—and the tools—to succeed.

WHY MICROSOFT?
As a Microsoft employee, you’re surrounded by a diverse group of the smartest people in your field. This fosters new ideas, better business results, and creates a dynamic work environment. In the office, you’re constantly challenged and supported by your colleagues. Every day holds something new and exciting.

We also offer unparalleled depth and breadth of career opportunities. As an industry leader in multiple fields, working for Microsoft means being able to do whatever you feel passionate about—and being able to make an impact in that field. From day one, we give our employees significant responsibility. This means that you’ll know that you directly contributed to something that has a positive impact on people worldwide. Whether you choose to work in management, dive deep into the newest technology, or explore multiple professions, you’ll find everything you need at Microsoft to drive your career—and to make a difference.

WE GET IT – YOU’RE MORE THAN YOUR JOB
Everyone works differently and is motivated by different things. We also understand that there’s more to you than your job. That’s why we offer competitive pay and a wide assortment of benefits-- to help you make the most of life at work and away from it.

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COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

FOUNDED

1975

WEBSITE

http://www.microsoft.com

Software Engineer II

Microsoft Corporation

Redmond, WA

About the Company

Microsoft Corporation

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