Software Engineer

OverviewSoftware Engineer – M365 at Microsoft Remote – join the Microsoft 365 team to design and build high‑scale cloud services that power products such as Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint. ResponsibilitiesDrive projects through to delivery, removing obstacles to ensure success. Contribute to the design of large‑scale distributed software services and solutions. Write clean, well‑tested code. Champion and improve team software engineering practices. Mentor junior engineers. Collaborate with related teams to achieve goals. Promote knowledge sharing and contribute to onboarding documentation. Participate in the on‑call rotation to monitor service health and manage incidents. Main QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering OR equivalent experience. At least 1 year of experience in software design and backend service development. 1+ year(s) of hands‑on experience in an object‑oriented language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, or equivalent experience with C. Global collaboration is integral to our work at Microsoft, and proficiency in English is essential for effective communication in this role. Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Computer Science or Engineering. Ability to communicate technical details clearly. Experience in DevOps for live services or application frameworks. Cloud services experience; Azure experience is highly desirable. Strong analytical skills and a structured approach to software design. Passion for building reliable, well‑tested services. Experience with Agile and iterative development processes. Interpersonal SkillsGrowth mindset: eager to learn, embrace challenges, persist through setbacks, and learn from feedback and others’ success. Commitment to diversity and inclusion: fostering a culture where everyone can be authentic and heard. Confident and articulate in expressing ideas to diverse audiences. Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage stakeholder expectations. Self‑motivated and collaborative across teams and organizations. EEO StatementMicrosoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, family status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, occupation, pregnancy, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr