Senior Software Engineers + Software Engineer IIs
MicrosoftSenior Software Engineers + Software Engineer IIs
MicrosoftLocation
Redmond, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$102,100 - $261,000 per year
Job description
This role is for a Software Engineering position at Microsoft, with two levels of seniority: IC3 and IC4. The focus is on developing software solutions within a collaborative team environment. The position offers competitive salary ranges depending on location, particularly in the San Francisco Bay area and New York City. Microsoft values diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.
Requirements
- Candidates should have a strong background in software engineering principles.
- Experience with programming languages and development tools is essential.
- Familiarity with agile methodologies is preferred.
- A degree in Computer Science or a related field is typically required.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-quality software applications.
- Collaborate with team members to design and implement new features.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues.
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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