Software Engineer - CTJ - TS/SCI

Microsoft • Annapolis Junction, MD

69d • $84,200 - $165,200

About The Position

Join the Microsoft Silver + Sovereign AI Enablement team, where we empower U.S. government agencies to harness the full potential of Microsoft Azure AI services across all U.S. government clouds. Our mission is to enable secure, scalable, and reliable AI capabilities for sovereign environments. We are seeking a Software Engineer who thrives in the world of distributed systems and is committed to the craft of building maintainable, resilient software. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies, troubleshoot complex systems, and contribute to the reliability of AI services that support critical government operations. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• Candidates must have an active TS/SCI and be willing to upgrade to TS/SCI (with polygraph).
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
• Successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements.
• Verification of citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of software engineering fundamentals and distributed systems design.
• Experience with cloud platforms (preferably Azure).
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., C#, Python, TypeScript).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, AKS).
• Familiarity with observability tools and techniques for diagnosing system behavior.
• Passion for building reliable, scalable, and maintainable systems.
• Communication and collaboration skills, especially in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain distributed systems that power Azure AI services in U.S. government clouds.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across multiple services and layers of infrastructure.
• Collaborate with partner teams to ensure seamless delivery and integration of AI capabilities.
• Support and enhance existing AI services by improving reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Participate in on-call rotations and incident response to ensure high availability of services.
• Contribute to engineering best practices and advocate for operational excellence.
• Write clear, maintainable code and documentation to support long-term sustainability of systems.

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree