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Software Engineer

Microsoft

Location

Redmond, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$85,400 - $183,700 per year

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

Job description

The Software Engineer role in the Finance Data & Experiences organization at Microsoft focuses on leveraging AI and modern data platforms to enhance business solutions. The team is dedicated to redefining how Microsoft measures and optimizes its global business through innovative technology and customer-centric approaches. Candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, applying engineering best practices and collaborating across functions. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects that drive business excellence.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
  • 2+ years of strong programming skills in one or more languages such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, or C++.
  • Strong foundation in SQL, Data Structures, and Object-Oriented Programming skills.
  • Business fluency in English (read, write, speak).
  • Familiarity with AI/ML fundamentals and tools like Azure ML and OpenAI.

Responsibilities

  • Use appropriate AI tools and practices across the software development lifecycle.
  • Design, develop, deploy, and operate scalable cloud-based data and analytics solutions.
  • Integrate AI capabilities to enhance system intelligence and user productivity.
  • Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting for proactive issue detection.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders and product managers to deliver integrated experiences.

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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