Senior Software Engineer Job at Microsoft Corporation (Multiple Locations)

Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft Corporation

Location:
United States , Multiple Locations

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

119800.00 - 234700.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Applied Sciences Group (ASG) is looking for a generalist Senior Software Engineer to help us create innovative features across Windows and other Microsoft products. ASG is a unique, nimble, multidisciplinary team that turns cutting-edge ideas into shipping products by composing research, incubation, rapid prototyping, and human-centered development. As part of ASG, you'll directly shape experiences used by billions of people — from Windows (running on over a billion devices) to Microsoft 365 (used by 70% of Fortune 500 enterprises) and beyond. Some of our favorite work includes: Semantic Index, a high-performance vector store for operating systems, integral to Windows Recall and improved Windows Search; Voice experiences for Copilot on Windows; Microsoft Journal, an AI-powered inking app designed for pen and touch. You'll be joining a team of highly experienced software developers working on exciting, machine learning-powered features in Windows, Copilot, and standalone products. Our focus evolves often, so you'll need to be comfortable diving into a wide variety of projects across the tech stack.

Job Responsibility:

Write correct, efficient, and production-grade code
Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering excellence across the team
Design and defend high quality user experiences that delight our customers
Collaborate effectively as part of a larger, distributed team
Thrive in a fast-paced environment and a high level of ambiguity
Proactively seek new knowledge and adapt to new trends and technical solutions
Drive End-to-End Feature Development from ideation through design, implementation, testing, and deployment
Help shape the technical roadmap by identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement
Embody Microsoft and ASG culture and values

Requirements:

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
4+ years of professional software development experience, writing and debugging production-level code
2+ years of experience providing technical leadership for a feature, area, or product — including driving design decisions, mentoring others, or coordinating cross-functional efforts
Experience developing client applications (e.g., desktop, mobile, or cross-platform apps)
Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous environments and pivot quickly
Proven success working closely with researchers, designers, and product managers to deliver innovative, user-centered solutions

Nice to have:

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
Experience working with ML models in production environments, especially in areas like semantic search, voice interaction, etc will be a plus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 01, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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