The Software Engineer II role at Microsoft focuses on building scalable, reliable, and cloud-native backend services that enhance product experiences. The position involves working with modern cloud technologies to develop microservices and infrastructure components that support mission-critical systems. The team fosters a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation, aiming to impact billions of lives through technology. This role offers an opportunity to deepen expertise in distributed systems and cloud infrastructure.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 2+ years of engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience with coding in relevant languages OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding in relevant languages.
• 4+ years of professional experience designing and developing distributed backend services using microservice architecture in cloud environments.
• 2+ years of experience in the development or operation of scalable infrastructure or platform services that support high availability and reliability in production environments.

• Design, build, and operate distributed backend services for Microsoft's cloud platforms.
• Develop microservices and infrastructure components that are cloud-native, scalable, secure, and resilient.
• Work with modern cloud technologies and service frameworks to deliver high-availability, low-latency services.
• Collaborate with partner teams across Microsoft to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence.
• Contribute to services that power Microsoft’s most strategic platforms and customer experiences.

• Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.