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Posted date: Oct 28, 2024
There have been 576 jobs posted with the title of Senior Software Engineer all time at Microsoft.Category: Software Engineering
Location: Redmond, WA
Estimated salary: $183,700
Range: $117,200 - $250,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Work location type: Up to 50% work from home
Role: Individual Contributor
Description
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team! In the Azure cloud, in data centers and on customer machines around the world. Over a billion devices run Windows – and they all have to be kept up to date. It’s essential that we make this experience as reliable and smooth as possible to minimize downtime for users, across a variety of device types, and categories of software. Our team creates and maintains OS components and deployment solutions that update every Windows device on the planet to the latest version, with updates of all shapes and sizes. We also enable OEMs to efficiently deploy Windows on new devices and we enable Enterprise IT admins, server data center admins, and the Azure cloud itself to effectively deploy Windows & Windows Server. Reducing install time and reducing update download size while increasing customer satisfaction is our primary focus and passion.Customer-facing solutions for managing software packages, payload and updates for the next generation of devices and re-think the update model to be as fast, reliable, and worry-free. Our tech stack is Rust and C++, with Rust as a quickly growing share for new components. You'll get a chance to work with engineers from across the org, building new products or deploying new features in novel ways, and get a unique perspective into the product lifecycle from initial stages to post-release. In this role, you will be expected to take point on technical discussions and collaborate on scenarios across teams, sometimes in unfamiliar domains. While we're moving fast, we are in this for the long haul so we like working with people who are passionate about quality in the products they build and have pride in their work, relentlessly improving, and helping those around you learn and grow.
Qualifications
Required/Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Go, or Python  OR equivalent experience.  Experience with communication, collaboration, design and planning skills and willingness to learn proactivelyTechnical written and verbal communications skills experience
Other Requirements:
Cloud 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.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or PythonOR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or PythonOR equivalent experience.3+ years of professional experience with Rust or C/C++ development
Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 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
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 4, 2024.
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