Senior Software Engineer - Word team

Global technology company that develops software, consumer electronics, and services, known for Microsoft Office, Windows, and cloud solutions.
Belgrade, Serbia
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Engineer - Word team

Join Microsoft's Word team in Belgrade to work on the next generation of Word layout engine, a core component of how Word documents are visualized across devices. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be part of developing state-of-the-art services, platforms, and user experiences used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide. The role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and some of the best experts in the field, focusing on web full-stack development to redefine the future of documents across all platforms.

The position is based at the Microsoft Development Center Serbia (MDCS), where you'll contribute to driving the next phase of Word's layout engine. This role provides excellent opportunities for both technical and professional growth, working in a supportive environment that emphasizes skill development for designing commercial-grade software at scale. You'll be part of Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more, working in a culture that values growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration.

The role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, requiring expertise in modern front-end technologies and a deep understanding of software engineering principles. You'll be responsible for improving system reliability, scalability, and performance while mentoring other engineers and working with international teams. The position offers a blend of technical challenges and leadership opportunities, making it ideal for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on a product used by millions while growing their careers in a supportive, global environment.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - Word team

  • Design, produce and deliver software to improve reliability, scalability, performance, security, efficiency
  • Participate actively in code reviews and bug/issue triage
  • Contribute to fixing, enhancing, and supporting services in production
  • Ensure design empowers other developers while leveraging components from other teams
  • Work with international teams within Microsoft
  • Take initiative to identify and fix bottlenecks
  • Foster a healthy and inclusive team environment
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other engineers

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - Word team

TypeScript
JavaScript
React
  • Strong software development experience in a product group with solid software engineering fundamentals
  • Experience guiding and mentoring a team of engineers
  • Solid understanding of software engineering principles
  • Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React or Vue
  • Proficient with TypeScript or JavaScript
  • Solid understanding of DOM and browser rendering pipeline
  • BSc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related disciplines
  • Written and verbal English communication skills

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer - Word team

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
  • 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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