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We are looking for a Software Engineer II to build and evolve a high-quality consumer-facing Windows application used by millions of users. You will work across the full product lifecycle (design, development, experimentation, and production) partnering closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Data Science teams to deliver intuitive, performant, and reliable Windows experiences. This role emphasizes strong engineering fundamentals, customer empathy, and ownership of end-to-end feature delivery in a fast-moving consumer environment. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50-mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.
Job Responsibility:
Design, build, and ship features for a consumer Windows application with a strong focus on usability, performance, reliability, and accessibility
Develop high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code using modern Windows frameworks and tooling
Collaborate with Product, Design, and Data partners to translate customer needs into technical solutions
Participate in architecture and design reviews, contributing to decisions around scalability, responsiveness, and long-term maintainability
Instrument features with telemetry, analyze usage and reliability signals, and iterate based on data and customer feedback
Debug and resolve issues across the stack, including live-site and customer-reported problems
Contribute to engineering excellence through code reviews, test coverage, CI/CD practices, and operational readiness
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
Experience building and shipping production-quality applications or services
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
Experience working collaboratively in a team environment with clear communication and ownership
Nice to have:
Experience building Windows applications using WinUI, WPF, UWP, or Windows SDKs
Familiarity with performance optimization, memory management, and responsiveness in desktop applications
Experience with telemetry, experimentation, and feature flighting in consumer products
Exposure to accessibility (a11y) standards and inclusive design principles
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and live-site monitoring