Software Engineer II

The Visual Studio Engineering Team is building the next-generation engineering system behind Visual Studio - the foundation that enables thousands of developers across DevDiv and Microsoft to build, test, and ship Visual Studio and related products with speed, reliability, and confidence. We are part of Core AI's Developer Division, powering the tools that help developers innovate faster.

We are looking for a Software Engineer II who is excited to tackle complex technical challenges and help build services that deliver exceptional experiences for our internal developers.

If you are interested in delighting developers, building cloud services, using AI to simplify workflows, and creating tools that help engineers do their best work, this is the place for you. You will join a collaborative, data-driven team that values technical excellence, thoughtfulness, and balance.

In this role, you will have opportunities to work hands on with users, own end-to-end features, explore and adopt new technologies, and develop and operate Azure based services that have a broad impact across Microsoft's engineering ecosystem. We are builders at heart: curious, pragmatic, and always looking for better ways to help developers do their best work. You will take on technical challenges and leave your fingerprints on the systems that make Visual Studio run and ship every day. Help us raise the bar for how engineering systems should operate.

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.

• Design and build core infrastructure and services in Azure that power the Visual Studio engineering system - spanning the Visual Studio build itself, build & release automation pipelines, functional & performance testing infrastructure, all while helping maintain compliance and security.

• Operate cloud services in Azure that are fast and resilient, as well as craft interfaces and workflows that remove friction and let developers stay focused on what they do best.

• Leverage AI to enhance developer productivity, automate workflows, and improve insight, such as integrating AI-assisted troubleshooting, intelligent build orchestration, or smart test selection.

• Collaborate across product teams in DevDiv and 1ES to deliver up-to-date solutions that improve velocity and confidence. You will work closely with product teams to understand pain points and deliver the best experience for them. It is a constant challenge to reduce friction while holding a high-quality bar.

• Participate in agile development practices, including code reviews and design discussions, while contributing to a culture of technical depth, learning, and mentorship.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years of software engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C#, C++, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

Background Check: 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 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 designing web services and RESTful APIs.

• Experience with Azure, including Azure Functions, CosmosDB,Azure DevOps and/or GitHub DevOps workflows.

• Some understanding of secure software supply chain practices, service observability, and performance optimization in large-scale systems.
• 1+ years of experience with distributed systems AND building or operating cloud-based services (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• 1+ years of experience with CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery) systems or build automation pipelines.
• Experience applying AI technologies (such as large language models or code generation tools(e.g., GitHub Copilot, Azure OpenAI)) in software development workflows, including tasks like static analysis, automated documentation, or test generation.

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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.