Software Engineering 2 -- Essential Protocols

Microsoft's Essential Protocols team is seeking a Software Engineer 2 to develop and maintain backend services processing hundreds of millions of requests per second in the M365 Ecosystem. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale services that serve hundreds of millions of users globally. As a Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining critical software components, ensuring their quality, performance, and reliability.

The position combines technical challenges with significant growth opportunities, allowing you to develop deep technical expertise while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You'll be working in a flexible environment that supports both hybrid and remote work arrangements. The role involves handling high-scale backend services, making it perfect for engineers passionate about distributed systems and performance optimization.

The Essential Protocols team plays a crucial role in Microsoft's M365 ecosystem, making this an opportunity to impact products used by millions worldwide. You'll be working with modern technologies and best practices, contributing to services that must maintain high availability and performance standards. The role offers excellent career growth potential, competitive benefits, and the chance to work with industry-leading professionals.

Microsoft's culture emphasizes growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration, making it an ideal environment for engineers looking to make a significant impact while developing their careers. The company's comprehensive benefits package, commitment to work-life balance, and focus on employee development make this an attractive opportunity for talented software engineers seeking their next challenge.