Job Description

We are looking for a Software Engineer II with established C++ skills to join our team focused on low-level software development. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy working close to the metal-whether that's in runtime systems, libraries, or performance-critical components-but who also bring a generalist mindset and are open to contributing across the stack. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient software solutions that power key platform capabilities. By applying to this U.S. based position, while remote work is possible, relocation may not be provided for the role. **Responsibilities** + Design, implement, and maintain C++ components in performance-sensitive environments. + Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define and deliver features. + Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code. + Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback. + Debug complex issues across multiple layers of the stack. + Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices and tools. + Engage in the full software development lifecycle, from planning to deployment and support. **Other** + Embody our Culture ( and Values ( **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 2+ years of professional experience coding in C++ 2+ years of distributed systems OR multithreaded development 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** + Master's degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 4+ years of professional experience with coding in C++ 4+ years of distributed systems OR multithreaded development experience + Experience with systems programming concepts such as threading, synchronization, or memory allocation. + Familiarity with modern C++ standards (C++11 and beyond). + Exposure to additional languages such as C#, Python, or Rust. + Experience working in large codebases and with version control systems like Git. + Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities. + Familiarity with continuous integration/deployment pipelines and test automation frameworks. Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 per year. Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 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 Accommodation request form ( . Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .

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