Microsoft · 11 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer - Build Systems
United States, Washington, Redmond
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $235K/yr
4+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company that empowers engineers to build innovative solutions at scale. As a Senior Software Engineer on the build team, you will design and deliver modern tools that enhance developer experiences and optimize build systems, while collaborating across teams to drive impactful results.
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Responsibilities
Design and optimize build systems and compilers for large-scale, cloud-first applications
Innovate with AI-driven automation to improve build performance, reliability, and developer experience
Solve challenging engineering problems with scalable, secure solutions
Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful results in a fun, inclusive environment
Champion Microsoft’s principles: Customer Obsession, Growth Mindset, Create Clarity, One Microsoft, Deliver Success
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
Preferred
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 Python OR 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 Python OR equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience working with compilers, build systems, developer tooling, and dependency management frameworks
Skilled in designing and evolving resilient, scalable, and accessible software architectures and systems
Collaborative problem solver who approaches complex challenges with curiosity, empathy, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality, maintainable solutions
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and performance optimization
Company
Microsoft
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