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Software Engineer ll

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Software Engineer ll

Multiple Locations, United States

Date posted

Oct 30, 2025

Job number

1903764

Work site

0 days / week in-office - remote

Travel

0-25 %

Role type

Individual Contributor

Profession

Software Engineering

Discipline

Software Engineering

Employment type

Full-Time

Overview

Do you have a passion for engineering and a talent for solving complex problems? Do you want to work on the operating system platform that powers Azure? The Kernel, Virtualization, and Silicon team in Azure Compute is seeking a Software Engineer II who can manage live site operations and ensure the smooth functioning of the operating system underlying the Azure platform. This team is responsible for maintaining the reliability and performance of the operating system that supports core services and virtual machines in Azure. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to design and implement solutions that improve the platform and deliver value to customers.

To deliver on this vision, we are looking for an Software Engineer II with the passion to learn and dive deep into new technical areas. You will identify key areas to focus engineering efforts for maximum impact, solve problems affecting platform experience, and drive solutions that improve future operations.

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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

1+ years of experience in building and shipping production grade software or services
1+ years of experience supporting production systems in a live site model

Other requirements

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Preferred Qualifications

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 Master'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.

1+ years experience with operating systems development, driver development, and OS fundamentals.
1+ years experience working with backend cloud infrastructure.
1+ years experience leading technical projects end-to-end.

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, 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 $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 for the role until November 12, 2025

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Responsibilities

Design and develop new automation solutions for incident analysis and hands-off mitigation.
Feature development for internal tooling.
Collect and analyze data on various metrics to identify key areas to invest engineering opportunities.
Investigate, diagnose, and mitigate key issues impacting the Operating System (OS) platform.

Other

Embody our Culture and Values

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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Industry leading healthcare

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Educational resources

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Discounts on products and services

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Savings and investments

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Maternity and paternity leave

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Generous time away

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Giving programs

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Opportunities to network and connect

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.

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