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Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft

Location

Redmond, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/24/2026

Compensation

$119,800 - $261,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202696.0% approval-64% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Senior Software Engineer will join the AI FinOps team within Microsoft's Experiences and Devices group, focusing on building a next-generation monetization platform for AI. This role is critical in transitioning from seat-based licensing to real-time, consumption-based billing, contributing to M365's AI-driven growth. The engineer will work at the intersection of various teams, requiring strong technical expertise and leadership skills. The position emphasizes collaboration and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years of 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.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-scale, low-latency services that meet the needs of our diverse user base.
  • Deliver high quality code that is maintainable, performant, and testable.
  • Conduct efficient design and architectural discussions, ensuring solutions are secure, reliable, and maintainable.
  • Collaborate closely with multiple partner teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of complex projects.
  • Drive effective project management and delivery within a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

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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