Software Engineer II

Microsoft, a global technology leader empowering individuals and organizations worldwide, is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their innovative team. This role focuses on building real-time conversation conductor and speech resource manager services, processing real-time audio streams from various sources and interfacing with STT and TTS services.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge audio processing technology at scale, where you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing systems that handle real-time audio streams with high efficiency and low latency. The role is based in Redmond, Washington, with a hybrid work arrangement allowing up to 50% work from home.

As a Software Engineer II, you'll be working with a diverse team of professionals across different time zones, contributing to a platform used by millions globally. The role requires expertise in C++ and distributed systems, with experience in cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP. You'll be involved in the full development lifecycle, from design to deployment, using modern technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and various communication protocols.

The compensation is competitive, ranging from $98,300 to $193,200 per year, with comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. Microsoft values diversity and inclusion, seeking out different perspectives to drive innovation and better serve their customers.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about high-performance systems and scalable architecture, offering the chance to work on mission-critical systems while contributing to Microsoft's mission of empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. The role combines technical challenges with real-world impact, supported by Microsoft's strong engineering culture and commitment to continuous learning and innovation.