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Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft

Department: Software Engineering

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Compensation

CHF 146,200 – CHF 245,900/yr

Setup
Hybrid
Location
Zurich, Zurich
Type
Full-time
Level
senior
Posted

Description

Microsoft is hiring a Senior Software Engineer in Zurich to build and improve Visual Studio Code and GitHub Copilot experiences. The role involves hands-on product engineering in a large TypeScript and Rust codebase, including identifying opportunities, shaping technical direction, leading design and delivery, improving performance and reliability, and mentoring engineers. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field and at least four years of technical engineering experience, along with strong programming, product judgment, communication, and collaboration skills. The typical base pay range across Switzerland is CHF 146,200.00 to CHF 245,900.00 per year, and applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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