The Software Engineer II role at Microsoft Discovery involves working on an AI-driven platform aimed at transforming scientific research processes. The team focuses on leveraging AI agents and high-performance computing to drive breakthroughs in various industries, including chemistry and pharmaceuticals. This position offers a startup-like environment where innovation and collaboration are key. The role emphasizes building scalable systems and integrating cutting-edge technologies to enhance research and development.

• 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.
• 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 languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and enterprise-scale services is preferred.
• Familiarity with widely used scientific tools in chemistry, physics, and bio sciences is preferred.
• Proficiency in building web user experiences for scientists or developers is preferred.

• Design and build scalable, distributed systems from the ground up.
• Deliver features from ideation to global rollout.
• Improve engineering velocity and service reliability through adoption of AI-enabled process enhancements.
• Collaborate across Microsoft Research and platform teams to integrate cutting-edge technologies.
• Apply site-reliability engineering practices to ensure robust operations.

• 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.