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Software Engineer

Microsoft

Location

Redmond, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/3/2026

Compensation

$102,100 - $219,200 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202696.0% approval-64% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The role is focused on AI-native development within the Commercial Engineering & AI (CEAI) team at Microsoft. This team aims to transform Microsoft's commercial business by integrating AI tools and modern platforms to enhance operational efficiency. The position involves collaborating with stakeholders to understand user requirements and applying best practices in coding, design, and engineering excellence. Candidates will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that leverage AI to improve commercial execution.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
  • 2+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
  • Experience with distributed systems and micro-service architecture.
  • Familiarity with REST Based APIs and cloud storage technologies.
  • Experience in deploying and operating services in the cloud.

Responsibilities

  • Use AI tools effectively across the software development life cycle.
  • Develop, review, and improve code with a focus on quality and security.
  • Collaborate on architecture and design decisions to create scalable solutions.
  • Execute project and release plans ensuring secure deployments.
  • Maintain live-site health through monitoring and incident response.

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Microsoft Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

503

FY2026

Approval rate

96.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

3,062

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.7%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-64%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-83%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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