Microsoft
Software Engineer II (Multiple Openings)
Microsoft, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
Software Engineer II (Multiple Openings)
Microsoft 365 Copilot is a groundbreaking productivity tool that leverages large language models, user data, Microsoft Graph, and the web to drive creativity and productivity. Our team in Microsoft Search, Assistant, and Intelligence (MSAI) designs and operates the central infrastructure enabling Copilot experiences across Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and more. You’ll work on systems that scale to millions of users and deliver AI-driven capabilities that redefine how people work every day. Our team is driving one of Microsoft’s most transformative technology efforts: bringing AI to every customer through the Microsoft 365 suite. We combine deep technical innovation with product-facing impact, operating at massive scale. We are proud of our collaborative culture and our track record of delivering results at scale. As a
Software Engineer II (Multiple Openings)
on our team, you’ll design, implement, and optimize core services that make Copilot fast, reliable, and intelligent. You’ll work on complex problems in GPU capacity management, LLM inference, and AI efficiency at scale. Collaborating with engineers across Microsoft, you’ll build distributed systems, improve inference performance, and ensure resiliency for millions of users.
Accelerate your career growth
by working on cutting-edge AI infrastructure.
Develop deep expertise
in distributed systems and cloud-scale architecture.
Hone your problem-solving skills
in a highly collaborative 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.
Responsibilities
Work with stakeholders to determine user requirements for a set of features.
Contribute to design documents and identify dependencies for product areas with minimal oversight.
Implement and maintain code for services and features, reusing components where applicable.
Break down larger work items into smaller tasks and provide accurate estimates.
Act as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) during on-call rotations to monitor and restore services for simple issues.
Stay current with emerging technologies and patterns to improve reliability, efficiency, and performance at scale.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor\'s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years of engineering experience with coding in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, or equivalent experience.
2+ years of experience building distributed, near real-time, high-load systems.
2+ years of experience translating requirements into feature implementations.
Other Requirements:
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements. This includes the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science OR related field AND 4+ years of technical engineering experience; OR Master’s Degree AND 2+ years of experience.
Familiarity with modern software design patterns (microservices, containers, caching, queuing).
Experience with CUDA kernels, CPU/GPU performance optimization, network latency, and managing large-scale capacity fleets.
Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations (San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan area): USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development
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Microsoft 365 Copilot is a groundbreaking productivity tool that leverages large language models, user data, Microsoft Graph, and the web to drive creativity and productivity. Our team in Microsoft Search, Assistant, and Intelligence (MSAI) designs and operates the central infrastructure enabling Copilot experiences across Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and more. You’ll work on systems that scale to millions of users and deliver AI-driven capabilities that redefine how people work every day. Our team is driving one of Microsoft’s most transformative technology efforts: bringing AI to every customer through the Microsoft 365 suite. We combine deep technical innovation with product-facing impact, operating at massive scale. We are proud of our collaborative culture and our track record of delivering results at scale. As a
Software Engineer II (Multiple Openings)
on our team, you’ll design, implement, and optimize core services that make Copilot fast, reliable, and intelligent. You’ll work on complex problems in GPU capacity management, LLM inference, and AI efficiency at scale. Collaborating with engineers across Microsoft, you’ll build distributed systems, improve inference performance, and ensure resiliency for millions of users.
Accelerate your career growth
by working on cutting-edge AI infrastructure.
Develop deep expertise
in distributed systems and cloud-scale architecture.
Hone your problem-solving skills
in a highly collaborative 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.
Responsibilities
Work with stakeholders to determine user requirements for a set of features.
Contribute to design documents and identify dependencies for product areas with minimal oversight.
Implement and maintain code for services and features, reusing components where applicable.
Break down larger work items into smaller tasks and provide accurate estimates.
Act as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) during on-call rotations to monitor and restore services for simple issues.
Stay current with emerging technologies and patterns to improve reliability, efficiency, and performance at scale.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor\'s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years of engineering experience with coding in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, or equivalent experience.
2+ years of experience building distributed, near real-time, high-load systems.
2+ years of experience translating requirements into feature implementations.
Other Requirements:
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements. This includes the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science OR related field AND 4+ years of technical engineering experience; OR Master’s Degree AND 2+ years of experience.
Familiarity with modern software design patterns (microservices, containers, caching, queuing).
Experience with CUDA kernels, CPU/GPU performance optimization, network latency, and managing large-scale capacity fleets.
Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations (San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan area): USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development
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Redmond, WA .
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