Microsoft · 22 hours ago
Senior Backend Engineer
United States, Washington, Redmond
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $235K/yr
4+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join the Edge Core AI browser team. The role involves developing high-performance backend services and enhancing user experiences for millions of Edge users through innovative AI solutions.
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Responsibilities
Write maintainable, extensible, well-tested, secure, and high-performance code following industry best practices
Lead architectural discussions, develop complex design specifications, and innovate on product solutions
Understand the full software stack, primarily working on backend cloud services, but able to contribute to client app and web development if needed
Collaborate with partner teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration, scalability, and live-site readiness
Lead by example in coding, code review, debugging, and use of AI tools throughout the software development lifecycle
Continuously update skills, seek out new technologies, and share knowledge within the team
Implement and uphold security standards across all layers of solutions
Develop and improve software engineering tools and automation to enhance development efficiency
Use experimentation and telemetry to measure impact and improve product quality
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, Rust 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, 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, or Python OR equivalent experience
Experience developing and maintaining large distributed systems with high reliability and latency requirements
Familiarity Azure Dev Ops, Git, and C# development
Knowledge of networking and web protocols (HTTPS, REST, OAuth)
Knowledge of developing and maintaining large-scale distributed systems
Familiarity with client app development on Windows/iOS/Android
Company
Microsoft
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10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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