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Senior Software Engineers + Software Engineer IIs

Microsoft

Location

Redmond, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$102,100 - $261,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202696.0% approval-64% YoY
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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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