Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft's Word team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to shape the future of productivity software. This role focuses on building user-centric features and direct user interaction within Word Native, combining beauty, simplicity, and power in intuitive experiences.

The position involves working on both content and chrome features, tackling complex technical challenges from document layout to modern asynchronous collaboration. You'll be part of a talented engineering team, working in a customer-focused, hypothesis-driven environment. The role requires collaboration across Office teams and leveraging both qualitative and quantitative data to create impactful user experiences.

A key aspect of this position is exploring AI integration to enhance user workflows, contributing to the next wave of productivity innovation. The role offers competitive compensation ($119,800 - $234,700 base salary range, higher in SF and NYC areas) and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.

This is an opportunity to work on widely-used software that impacts millions of users globally. You'll be empowered to make significant technical decisions while collaborating with experienced professionals in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. The hybrid work arrangement (up to 50% work from home) offers flexibility while maintaining team collaboration.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical skills in TypeScript and frontend development with a passion for user experience and product development. You'll have the chance to shape core features of Microsoft Word while working on cutting-edge technologies including AI and language models.

Microsoft offers a culture of growth mindset and innovation, where employees collaborate to realize shared goals. The company provides comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment for career growth.