Software Engineer II

Are you an experienced software engineer with a passion for Windows? Are you an individual that has a background in successfully launching innovative experiences? Do you excel in collaborating across design, program management, and data disciplines? Do you thrive on solving complex and ambiguous challenges? If so, come join us! We are the Microsoft Store team. Our team is focused on ensuring that Windows users at home, work, and school find it easy to discover and engage with the experiences they need most and that Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) are excited to build Windows experiences because they can innovate, differentiate, and exceed their business goals on Windows.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and translate them into scalable design specifications.
• Independently design, implement, and maintain features and services with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Break down complex work into manageable tasks and provide accurate estimates for delivery.
• Serve as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) for critical services, leading incident response and driving root cause analysis and long-term fixes.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and help evolve the system design to meet future scalability and reliability goals.
• Drive improvements in engineering practices, including CI/CD, testing, observability, and operational excellence.
• Stay current with industry trends and apply new technologies and practices to improve the product and development process.

• 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
• Understanding of Windows app ecosystem or experience in Windows Programming WinRT/COM with solid understanding of the Windows architecture.
• Proficiency in full-stack development, including both frontend (e.g., React, xmal, Java, JavaScript) and backend (e.g., .NET, or Azure-based services).
• Proficient problem solving and debugging skills.

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges
• Discounts on products and services
• Educational resources
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

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.