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
Original Posting
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