Software Engineer II

Our team is responsible for developing and maintaining the mission-critical storage service that captures and serves the output of every build across Microsoft.

As a Software Engineer II in Azure Artifacts you will be designing and implementing new features in our distributed storage service and participating in our devops support rotation. You will also search for ways to improve the reliability and scale of our systems. This opportunity will allow you to grow your distributed systems knowledge, proven engineering fundamentals and live site discipline.  
 
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.

Our team is responsible for developing and maintaining the mission-critical storage service that captures and serves the output of every build across Microsoft.

As a Software Engineer II in Azure Artifacts you will be designing and implementing new features in our distributed storage service and participating in our devops support rotation. You will also search for ways to improve the reliability and scale of our systems. This opportunity will allow you to grow your distributed systems knowledge, proven engineering fundamentals and live site discipline.

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.

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.

Other Requirements: 

• The ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements is 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 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.
• 2+ year(s) experience in C# and the .NET ecosystem. 
• 1+ year(s) of experience with Cloud Services  
• 6+ months of experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, or similar) to enhance productivity and code quality.
• Experience maintaining and improving complex codebases. 
• Experience writing highly concurrent services and implementing optimizations at scale. 
• Experience debug problems in distributed systems and production services. 
• Experience working in an operations-focused environment with on-call rotations.
• Experience with Kubernetes or similar cloud platforms.

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Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 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.