Senior Software Engineer

Who you are

You have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field and at least 4 years of technical engineering experience. Your coding skills span multiple languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, and Python — you've tackled complex problems and delivered scalable solutions in high-pressure environments. You are familiar with deep learning, natural language processing, and conversational AI, and you understand how these technologies can enhance user experiences. Your experience with Azure technologies and distributed database systems allows you to design robust features that drive user engagement and growth. You are a collaborative team player who enjoys working closely with AI teams across Microsoft, sharing best practices, and aligning on strategies to leverage shared infrastructure and research. You uphold the highest standards of availability, reliability, performance, and scalability in your engineering practices, ensuring that the features you develop delight customers and meet their needs.

Desirable

Experience with cutting-edge techniques in AI and machine learning is a plus, as is familiarity with prototyping and experimenting with new ideas to deliver next-generation features. You are comfortable diving deep into technical challenges and are eager to influence and define new designs, architectures, and standards that empower teams across Microsoft to build at scale.

What you'll do

In this role, you will design, develop, and operate high-scale services that power the core messaging infrastructure of Microsoft Teams. You will apply cutting-edge techniques in deep learning and natural language processing to enhance the intelligence and user experience of the platform. Your responsibilities will include prototyping, experimenting, and evaluating new ideas to deliver AI-powered messaging features that redefine team communication. You will collaborate with internal and external partners to design features that drive user growth and engagement, ensuring that the solutions you create are both innovative and effective. You will influence and define new designs, architectures, standards, and reusable service libraries that empower teams across Microsoft to build at scale. Your work will directly impact the user experience, and you will be expected to uphold the highest standards of engineering fundamentals throughout the development process.

What we offer

At Microsoft, you will be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology. We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized. You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a direct impact on how teams communicate and collaborate. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — your unique perspective and skills could be exactly what we need to drive innovation forward. Join us in shaping the future of communication technology and making a difference in the lives of users around the world.