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Software Engineer II

Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States
Full-Time
Posted Aug 21, 2025
Up to 50% work from home

About the role

The Windows Agents Team at Microsoft is shaping agent-centric experiences that span Settings, Copilot+ PCs, and entirely new Windows 11 surfaces.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement features for conversational and background agents across the Windows stack using C++, C#, Python, and latest Windows SDKs.
  • Collaborate with Product, Design, and Machine Learning partners to translate user-centric scenarios into performant code paths and telemetry.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and test-driven code; participate in code reviews and adhere to Microsoft secure-by-default engineering practices.
  • Debug live-site issues as part of a rotating Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) schedule, learning from senior engineers to build operational excellence.
  • Contribute to automated build/test pipelines targeting .NET 9 and native components, ensuring smooth deployment to Windows Insider and retail rings.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

About the Company

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

Job Details

Salary Range

$100,600 - $199,000/yearly

Location

Redmond, Washington, United States

Employment Type

Full-Time

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