Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Overview We are looking for a skilled Senior Software Developer to join our team and build scalable, high-quality applications from end to end. You will work closely with designers, product managers, and engineers across the stack to implement robust backend services and deliver seamless, responsive user interfaces. Your focus will be on creating reliable, performant solutions and maintaining a consistent user and developer experience across platforms. 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#, TypeScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• 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#, TypeScript, 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#, TypeScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, with a solid understanding of full-stack development fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience building production applications using React or similar front-end frameworks.
• Solid understanding of responsive design, web accessibility standards, and UI performance optimization.
• Hands-on experience building production applications using React or similar front-end frameworks.
• Solid understanding of responsive design, web accessibility standards, and UI performance optimization.
• Experience with state management libraries and patterns (e.g., Redux, NgRx, Zustand).
• Knowledge of UI/UX best practices, component libraries, and design systems.
• Experience with testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Cypress).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure) and CI/CD pipelines, and understanding of application deployment processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain responsive, accessible, and visually polished user interfaces and full-stack application features.
• Build and support front-end applications using TypeScript with frameworks such as React (or similar), and integrate them with robust back-end services.
• Develop scalable REST APIs and data access layers, ensuring efficient, secure, and reliable data flow between client and server.
• Create reusable components, shared modules, and service abstractions, ensuring code quality through best practices, testing, and documentation.
• Collaborate with UX designers, backend engineers, and product teams to translate requirements, wireframes, and prototypes into functional, production-ready solutions.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and cross-browser/cross-platform compatibility across the entire stack.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement of development workflows and engineering standards.

What This Job Offers

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