Microsoft · 7 hours ago
Software Engineer II- Backend
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $199K/yr
2+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company focused on empowering individuals and organizations worldwide. The Software Engineer II- Backend will collaborate with a team to enhance OneDrive and SharePoint services, focusing on large-scale distributed architecture, database performance, and ensuring seamless service delivery.
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Responsibilities
You will work in large-scale distributed systems that are critical for customers around the world
You will design and deliver services that manage internet-scale data stores, enable best-in-the-world file and site browsing and editing performance, or add innovative features to how people manage and interact with their data
You will contribute to and help shape the vibrant, inclusive engineering culture of OneDrive & SharePoint
You will be expected to do deep, data-driven, collaborative design for additions and changes to our products
You will write clean, efficient code and comprehensive tests
You will build excellent coverage with metrics and telemetry to ensure we understand exactly what is happening with our services at all times
You will deliver features that will support and serve hundreds of millions of customers around the world
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Company
Microsoft
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10001+ employees
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Funding
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