Software Engineer II

Microsoft's Telemetry and Data Service team is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their WWE Platform Services division. This role focuses on modernizing their petabyte-scale big data and analytics platform to enhance personalized news experiences across Microsoft properties.

The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies and massive data volumes, utilizing tools like HDFS, Spark, Flink, and Presto. You'll be handling trillions of records to drive product innovations and user experiences. The team collects product signals from various Microsoft properties including MSN, Bing.com, and Windows, providing critical analytics and insights that power product innovation and business reporting.

Key responsibilities include designing and implementing data processing architectures, building scalable pipelines, and developing data quality systems. You'll work on audience segmentation, campaign personalization, and leverage AI/ML capabilities to enhance content delivery.

The role offers competitive compensation ($98,300 - $193,200 base salary range), comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment (up to 50% work from home). You'll be part of Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization globally, working in an inclusive culture that values growth mindset and innovation.

This position requires strong technical expertise in data engineering, with experience in streaming processing, cloud platforms, and big data technologies. You'll collaborate across teams, including data scientists and product managers, to deliver high-impact solutions that drive Microsoft's product strategy forward.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience with data manipulation technologies and strong programming skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a data-focused software engineer to work on large-scale projects that directly impact millions of users while growing their career at one of the world's leading technology companies.