Software Engineer 2

4 Weeks ago • 2-3 Years • Research & Development • $98,300 PA - $229,200 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Microsoft seeks Software Engineer 2s for its OS, Runtimes, and Libraries teams. This role involves designing, implementing, debugging, and delivering experiences primarily in C++, with potential use of C/C#, Java, TypeScript, etc. Candidates should possess a passion for system programming, new technologies, collaboration, and understanding developer needs. Responsibilities include working with a diverse customer base, solving technical problems, and contributing to OS, runtime, and library development within collaborative engineering teams. Remote work is possible, but relocation assistance isn't provided. The position requires meeting Microsoft's security screening requirements.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in CS or related field
  • 2+ years of engineering experience
  • C++ coding proficiency
  • System programming passion
  • Collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • 3+ years experience with OS internals
  • Experience with programming language design, compilers, or managed runtimes
Perks:
  • Industry-leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Product & service discounts
  • Savings & investments
  • Maternity/paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Networking opportunities

Job Details

Overview

We are searching for multiple Software Engineer 2 candidates to contribute to the exciting growth within our OS, Runtimes, and Libraries teams at Microsoft. We value collaboration and the idea of working better together. We're looking for talented Software Engineers with expertise in operating systems, runtime environments, and libraries to drive innovation and enhance our development ecosystem.

 

Please apply if you have a passion for system programming, learning new technologies, collaborating with colleagues, and understanding developer expectations.

 

By applying to this U.S. based position, while remote work is possible, relocation may not be provided for the role.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 2+ years of engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to C++
    • OR equivalent experience.

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

  • 3+ years of experience working on OS internals, programming language design, compilers, OR managed runtimes.
  • Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Design, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent alternative education, skills, and/or practical experience is required

 

Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $98,300 - $193,200 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 $127,200 - $208,800 per year.
 
Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 per year.


Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

 

 

Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Loves working with a diverse, technical customer base
  • Energized by finding solutions to difficult technical problems
  • Excited about OS, Runtime, and Library development
  • Looking to make key contributions alongside motivated and collaborative engineering teams
  • Design, implement, debug, and deliver experiences in C++
  • Other languages that may be leveraged include C/C#, Java, TypeScript, etc

Other

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

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