Software Engineering II

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you excited to join a fast-growing team within an organization with ~$10 billion in revenue and still expanding? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where you're empowered to innovate and make a real impact?
Online Advertising is one of the fastest-growing industries globally, contributing about $70 billion to a $600 billion market. As search engines, web publishers, major ad networks, and exchanges serve billions of ad impressions and process terabytes of data every day, there’s an incredible opportunity to shape the future of advertising. We are a team of engineers and scientists tasked with building the platform for bing.ads, providing cutting-edge advertising solutions to Microsoft’s global partners.
We’re looking for a driven, collaborative Software Engineer II to join our team and help us innovate and deliver world-class advertising products. If you're passionate about building platforms that integrate AI to shape the future of online advertising, and you're excited to respond to global demand with creative, scalable solutions, this is the opportunity for you!

Why Join Us?
At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We’re a team that embraces a growth mindset, collaborates openly, and innovates to make an impact. We’re committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where everyone thrives and can do their best work.
If you want to work in the ad tech industry, especially at the core of ranking, allocation, pricing, and collaborating with many partner teams, this is your chance to shape the future of how people discover products — building the next generation of intelligent, AI-powered advertising products.
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 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• At least 1+ year of DRI/Oncall experience, with a focus on troubleshooting and resolution in live systems.
• Solid problem-solving, coding, and debugging skills.
• Experience with high-QPS, low-latency systems and distributed system

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ 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 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• Proven experience driving features from concept to completion in an agile, fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in high-QPS system design, real-time data processing, and online platforms for ad engines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and scale high-performance, low-latency ad-serving systems in a high-QPS environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams to define features, improve system reliability, and enhance platform capabilities.
• Implement solutions that process logs and analyze performance data to continuously optimize ad delivery and improve customer experience.
• Drive end-to-end ownership of key features and systems, from technical design and development to deployment and optimization.

What This Job Offers

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