Software Engineer I
full-time•Redmond•$84k - $165k
About this role
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our innovative Web Data Platform Team as a Software Engineer and help us revolutionize the future of web document processing and rendering!
At Web Data Document Processing & Rendering team, you'll play a key role in building cutting-edge batch and streaming systems as part of our platform that powers Bing Search and Microsoft AI training scenarios, empowers data scientists to seamlessly integrate their machine learning models, driving transformative insights at massive scale. Here you will be working with eye-popping scales, processing tens of billions of documents per day and managing hundreds of petabytes of data. The opportunity to make an impact on millions of users with each feature you ship is truly motivating.
In today's AI-driven world, where data is more valuable than ever, we're embarking on an exciting mission to elevate our platform, scaling it even further to unlock new possibilities and serve a growing array of use cases and customers. If you're passionate about building high-performance systems that shape the future of data processing, this is the place for you!
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.
Responsibilities
- AI & Coding: Uses AI tools responsibly, follows coding standards, writes maintainable code, and participates in code reviews.
- Debugging & Incidents: Uses logs, tests, and telemetry to detect issues and supports incident analysis and fixes.
- Design & Testing: Assists with design exploration, understands system tradeoffs, and supports test strategies and automation.
- Security & Engineering Excellence: Applies secure design principles, compliance requirements, and security best practices.
- Implementation & Deployment: Breaks down work, follows safe deployment and rollback practices, and supports production readiness.
- Operations & User Focus: Supports live-site operations, improves observability, respects privacy, and incorporates user requirements.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with proven experience 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 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
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Software Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $84,200 - $165,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $109,000 - $180,400 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
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
What you'll do
- The Software Engineer will be responsible for building high-performance systems for web document processing and rendering, utilizing AI tools and ensuring code quality. They will also support live-site operations and incident analysis.
About Microsoft
Microsoft is a leading technology company that develops, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products, services, and devices. It is known for its software products like Windows, Office, and Azure, as well as its hardware products such as Surface devices and Xbox gaming consoles.
Our culture
- Diversity and inclusivity
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- Continuous learning
- Teamwork
- Transparency
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Microsoft offers a competitive compensation package for the Software Engineer I role. The salary range is USD 84k - 165k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
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