Do you have a passion for building scalable and reliable services that power world-class product experiences? If so, you might be the Software Engineer II we are looking for. At Microsoft, our mission is to enable every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We foster a culture of growth mindset, excellence, and teamwork that inspires us to create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. You can be part of our mission and join our diverse and talented team. To learn more, please visit: https://careers.microsoft.com/mission-culture. (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) At Microsoft, we treasure those who offer unique viewpoints to our products. Here, developers do more than just code; they significantly influence our product’s trajectory and feature set. We’re cultivating a team that holds diversity in ideas and backgrounds in the same regard as technical expertise. A place where innovation is welcomed, and all are motivated to propose new concepts that enhance our customers’ experiences. Your contributions will not only shape our products but also improve the lives of our customers. Come join us and make an impact. 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. **_By applying to this position, you are being considered for multiple like positions within our organization for an invitation-only virtual Interview Day. Position specifics, including hiring team, location, and position details will be determined following the interview process._** **Responsibilities** In this role, you’ll dive into a wide array of technology layers, tackling tasks that range from crafting user-centric interfaces to engineering robust cloud services. You’ll navigate the realms of big data and machine learning, among others. As you design globally scalable services and experiences, you’ll gain invaluable insights. Collaborating with fellow team members and various engineering divisions within Microsoft, you’ll develop comprehensive web applications and services, leveraging cutting-edge web technologies in a vibrant, agile setting. Join a team that’s passionate about overcoming challenges, fervent about learning, and committed to collaboration. Embrace opportunities for mentorship, professional advancement, and making a significant impact on key business objectives. **Other:** + Embody our culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) and values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) **Qualifications** **Required/Minimum Qualifications** + 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. + 2+ years of experience building and deploying services, backend service infrastructure. **Other Requirements:** 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.  **Additional or Preferred Qualifications** + 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 Master'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. Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $98,300 - $193,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $127,200 - $208,800 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, 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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .