Senior Software Engineer- Windows Servicing & Delivery Org

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$117,200 - $229,200
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Engineer- Windows Servicing & Delivery Org

Microsoft's Windows Servicing and Delivery (WSD) organization is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Autopatch service team. The core mission is to keep customers protected and productive by delivering a seamless and timely servicing experience for Windows users.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll lead the design, development, and deployment of highly scalable and reliable software components, drive technical strategy, and build cloud services that operate at high scale and availability. The role involves working with Azure Services and requires expertise in distributed systems design principles, micro-service architecture, and high-availability architectures.

The position offers an opportunity to work with a team of highly motivated and talented individuals, valuing passion, creativity, agility, accountability, and continuous learning. You'll be responsible for participating in an on-call rotation (24/7 for one week every 6-8 weeks) to monitor system health and ensure service reliability.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both deep technical expertise and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders. You'll be working on critical infrastructure that impacts Windows users worldwide, making this an impactful position with significant responsibility.

Microsoft offers comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, savings and investment options, parental leave, and generous time off. The company maintains a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants.

The position is based in Redmond, WA, with a hybrid work arrangement allowing up to 50% work from home. The compensation is competitive, with a base salary range of $117,200 - $229,200 per year, varying by location and experience. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact while working on large-scale systems at one of the world's leading technology companies.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer- Windows Servicing & Delivery Org

  • Create, implement, optimize, debug, refactor, and reuse code to enhance performance, maintainability, effectiveness, and ROI
  • Design, develop, and operationalize complex, enterprise-grade cloud services ensuring high availability, scalability, robustness, and observability
  • Partner with stakeholders to drive project plans, release plans, and work items
  • Act as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) in on-call rotation
  • Lead by example and engage in discussions on architecture of products or solutions
  • Pro-actively seek new knowledge and adapt to new trends, technical solutions, and patterns

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer- Windows Servicing & Delivery Org

Java
JavaScript
Python
TypeScript
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of industry software engineering experience including coding, debugging and applying foundational knowledge in data structures and algorithms
  • 3+ years of industry experience leveraging data and analytical skills to problem-solve
  • 2+ years' experience in design and implementation of large-scale cloud services
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer- Windows Servicing & Delivery Org

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401k
  • 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

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