Software Engineer II

Are you passionate about working on cutting-edge devices? Surface Team is dedicated to building powerful devices that empower individuals and organizations. We’re working on the next generation of Surface products, and we need talented individuals like you!  We are seeking a skilled

Software Engineer II

to enhance enterprise customer experience in managing a fleet of Surface devices.  Our team is responsible for creating and maintaining online portals, backend APIs, Microservices, Function Apps, Web Jobs, and integrations with Supply Chain systems. Our solutions leverage AI and Copilots to enhance productivity, provide the best experience, and streamline operations for enterprise customers.   As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for delivering Full stack solutions, empowering commercial customers to self-serve, manage and monitor Surface devices at scale. This is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate broad leadership and impact across Devices. 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.

Responsibilities

• Implement complex software features with a focus on writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Work closely with other engineers, product managers, and designers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Create reusable code and libraries to ensure maintainability and facilitate future development.
• Develop responsive, accessible, and localized experiences for a diverse user base.
• Have a desire to work collaboratively, solve problems with groups, find win/win solutions and celebrate successes.
• Demonstrate data/metric driven mindset, self-motivation, curiosity, proactivity, and a results-oriented mindset.
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• Solid in data structures, algorithms, testing, debugging.
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices.
• Excellent in design, problem-solving, debugging.
• Solid leadership, communication, collaboration.
  

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 technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field 4+ years building large-scale cloud services.
• Windows app exposure (plus).
• Azure expertise: Web Apps, Web Jobs, Function Apps, Cosmos DB, Redis, AKS.
• Exposure to Copilot studio or similar AI tools; working with agents; MCP servers preferred.
• Passionate, self-driven, fast learner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
  

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.