Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Microsoft • Vancouver, BC

24d

About The Position

The sports world has never been more obsessed with data. Here at the Microsoft Sports Data Engineering team, we are too. We are building low latency, high available pipelines that process millions of data points across thousands of leagues, tournaments and moment in time events, and helps millions of users to keep up with the live game scores from their favorite soccer teams, fill the bracket with favorite college basketball team in March madness, set their fantasy football lineups, watch highlights from the cricket world cup, cheer for their country rising up in the medal tally in Olympics and integrate this experience across everyday Microsoft products such as Copilot, Windows, Bing, Edge, MSN, Office, and more. The Microsoft Sports Data Engineering team within Microsoft AI is seeking a Senior Software Engineer responsible for designing data ingestion platforms and services, upholding reliable data management standards, and developing and delivering data-driven solutions. These efforts collectively support the creation of advanced, innovative sports experiences. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50- mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python - OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience with AWS or Azure or Google cloud technologies
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
• These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python - OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python - OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of working experience in system architecture, design, development, testing, and release, including but not limited to distributed systems, microservices, database design, API design, performance tuning, telemetry design, and analysis.
• Excellence in software engineering practices, coding and proficient foundation in data structures, algorithms with demonstrated testing, debugging and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• You will provide leadership and architectural guidance in designing and maintaining robust, scalable, and efficient data ingestion pipelines and data services.
• Deliver high-quality, thoroughly tested, secure, and maintainable code.
• Proactively generate ideas and contribute to the continuous improvement of the technology stack, tools, and development processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to effectively address business requirements while upholding engineering standards and reducing technical debt.
• Diagnose and resolve issues arising in both production and development environments.
• Research, evaluate, and experiment with innovative technologies to enhance system reliability, efficiency, and consistency.
• Embody our culture and values

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees