About the Company

Microsoft’s overarching mission is to empower every individual and organization globally to achieve greater accomplishments. As Microsoft employees, we embrace a growth-oriented mindset, pursue innovation to empower others, and collaborate effectively to achieve our collective goals. We consistently uphold our core values of respect, integrity, and accountability, fostering an inclusive culture where all individuals can thrive both professionally and personally.

Job Description

Become an integral part of a high-performing team of world-class engineers, serving as first responders for a system operating at a global scale. You will play a crucial role on the front lines, managing essential infrastructure responsible for supporting billions of daily operations relied upon by customers worldwide.

This Software Engineer position offers significant visibility and is essential to ensuring the continuous and effective operation of our services. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong technical capabilities and the ability to address complex challenges inherent in large-scale distributed systems. Your proficiency will directly contribute to the stability of our systems, as well as the satisfaction and overall success of our valued customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of a planet-scale system, including both the breadth and depth of its functionality.
• Demonstrate a talent for rapid incident response and ensure the high availability of the service.
• Collaborate closely with technical specialists to maintain and improve system reliability.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in system monitoring and issue resolution processes.
• Develop strategies to effectively mitigate risks and prevent the recurrence of issues.
• Embrace a growth mindset and foster a culture of excellence and agility.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a closely related technical field, coupled with demonstrated experience in coding using languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Alternatively, equivalent practical experience will be considered.
• A strong foundation in Computer Science principles and exceptional coding proficiency are essential.

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Other Information

Date of Posting: 2025-07-23
Job Identification Number: 1849833
Work Environment: Microsoft On-Site Only
Anticipated Travel: 0-25%
Employee Role: Individual Contributor
Professional Area: Software Engineering
Engineering Discipline: Software Engineering
The benefits and perks detailed below are subject to variation based on the specifics of your employment with Microsoft and the country of your employment.
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage, Educational Resources, Discounts on Microsoft Products and Services, Savings and Investment Programs, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Generous Paid Time Off, Charitable Giving Programs, and Networking and Connection Opportunities.
Microsoft is committed to equal opportunity in employment. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, 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. Individuals requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process due to a disability are encouraged to request accommodations.

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