The Software Engineer II role on the Visual Studio Marketplace and NuGet Team focuses on building scalable cloud services that enhance the developer experience for millions of users. This position involves delivering secure, high-quality software while leveraging the latest AI tools. The team values peer learning and collective growth, aiming to create robust platforms integral to the .NET, Visual Studio, and VS Code ecosystems. This opportunity allows for a meaningful impact on developers who rely on these tools daily.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.

• Design and develop complex cloud services and systems for Visual Studio Marketplace and NuGet.org.
• Deliver high-scale, high-availability features end-to-end, ensuring world-class service availability, performance, and security.
• Lead by example with technical excellence, sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Collaborate in a fast-moving, empowered team environment, partnering across teams for end-to-end solutions and integrations.
• Participate in agile development practices, including sprint planning, code reviews, and continuous integration.
• Participate in on-call rotation to monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure reliability and security.
• Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative team culture, operating with a growth mindset and supporting continuous improvement.

• 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.