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Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft

Department: Software Engineering

Compensation

$119,800 – $234,700/yr

Setup
On-site
Location
Redmond, Washington
Type
Full-time
Level
senior
Posted

Description

Microsoft is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and operate highly scalable, reliable, and secure distributed systems for the Microsoft Advertising Platform. The role leads technical architecture, end-to-end project delivery, product experimentation, operational excellence, and engineering mentorship while influencing architecture across teams. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field plus at least four years of technical engineering experience, or equivalent experience; preferred qualifications include advanced degrees, additional experience, and expertise in cloud services, distributed systems, AI/ML, and large-scale consumer products. The role offers a typical U.S. base pay range of USD 119,800 to USD 234,700 per year, with higher ranges for the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area.

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