Software Engineer 2

3 Months ago • 2-5 Years • Software Development & Engineering • $98,300 PA - $250,200 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Microsoft is seeking Software Engineer 2s to contribute to its OS, Runtimes, and Libraries teams. The role involves designing, implementing, debugging, and delivering experiences primarily in C++, with potential use of C/C#, Java, TypeScript, etc. Successful candidates will possess a passion for system programming, collaboration, and understanding developer expectations. Responsibilities include working with a diverse customer base, solving complex technical problems, and contributing to OS, runtime, and library development within motivated engineering teams. Remote work is possible, but relocation may not be provided. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.
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
  • Experience with compilers or managed runtimes

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.

 

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the .

 

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 

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