The Senior Software Engineer role on the Substrate App Platform team focuses on evolving the platform and its supporting microservices for internal Microsoft teams. This position emphasizes building complex systems using simple components efficiently and at scale. The team values diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning, providing an opportunity to enhance problem-solving and engineering skills. The role also involves mentoring team members and contributing to an inclusive work environment aligned with Microsoft's mission.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, OR equivalent experience.
• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, OR equivalent experience.
• Experience shipping complex, enterprise-scale software with emphasis on reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Proficiency in at least one modern front-end framework such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Proficiency in a back-end programming language such as Node.js, C#, or Java.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Experience with AI/ML concepts and their application in software development.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Portfolio or open-source contributions that highlight versatility across technologies, frameworks, or domains.
• Experience with graph database technologies such as Neo4j.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications across the full stack including front-end, backend, database, and cloud infrastructure.
• Identify dependencies and contribute to design documentation with minimal oversight.
• Develop and implement reusable, high-quality code for services and features.
• Lead feature development from concept through launch.
• Break down large work items into smaller tasks and provide accurate estimations.
• Serve as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) working on-call to monitor system/product feature/service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions.
• Stay current with technologies to improve reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other team members.

• 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.