Senior Software Engineer - Backend Services Infrastructure

OneDrive and SharePoint are rapidly growing services at the center of Microsoft's cloud, reaching almost every part of the company. This Senior Software Engineer role focuses on backend services infrastructure, where you'll be part of a team creating and building systems that delight and protect millions of customers.

You'll work with a team of engineers, PMs, and designers to deliver large-scale, distributed architectures and features meeting OneDrive and SharePoint's core infrastructure needs. The role involves designing systems for cloud provider migration, improving core system performance, and ensuring zero customer impact during changes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with stakeholders on user requirements and system design
• Developing and optimizing code for high-performance distributed systems
• Managing service reliability and incident response
• Mentoring other engineers and driving technical excellence

The position offers:

• Competitive base salary range of $119,800 - $234,700 (higher in SF/NYC)
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, education resources, and investment options
• Up to 100% work from home flexibility with 0-25% travel
• Opportunity to impact millions of users through Microsoft's cloud infrastructure

Required qualifications include 4+ years of engineering experience, strong coding skills in languages like C#/Java, and experience with REST APIs and cloud-scale services. The ideal candidate will have a track record of delivering complex projects and mentoring others.

This role is perfect for someone passionate about distributed systems who wants to work on critical infrastructure at massive scale while helping shape the future of Microsoft's cloud services.