The Senior Software Engineer will leverage artificial intelligence tools throughout the software development lifecycle, focusing on creating high-quality, secure, and maintainable code. This role involves leading architectural discussions, developing test strategies, and collaborating with various teams to ensure project success. The engineer will also be responsible for automating production deployments and enhancing security standards across solutions. Microsoft values a culture of inclusion, innovation, and collaboration, aiming to empower every individual and organization.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• Candidates must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements pre-offer and post-hire.

• Design, build, and operate distributed database services for secure, air-gapped cloud environments.
• Own production reliability and operability of database services, including availability, performance, backup and restore, upgrades, and incident response.
• Develop secure, compliant systems that meet strict isolation, regulatory, and supply-chain requirements.
• Automate the full service lifecycle end-to-end, reducing manual toil across provisioning, deployment, patching, failover, and recovery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex distributed system failures, leading deep root-cause analysis and driving durable, long-term fixes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, security, networking, and compliance teams to deliver fully operable database platforms.
• Set a high engineering and operational bar, contributing high-quality code, strong design reviews, and mentoring engineers.

• 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.