Software Engineer II

Our world is rapidly transforming. The volume of content is doubling every two years, and people spend nearly 20% of their time searching for information—often missing key data needed to make decisions. As digital complexity grows, so does the need for intelligent, intuitive, and scalable solutions.

At Microsoft, the OneDrive and SharePoint (ODSP) team is at the forefront of this transformation. We build cutting-edge technology that empowers users—from enterprise employees to frontline workers, students, and educators—to thrive in an information-dense world. Our mission is to connect people to the content, tools, and experiences they need to succeed.

We are seeking a passionate front-end or full-stack Software Engineer II to join our team in building modern web applications, planet-scale distributed systems, and open-source development platforms. Our work spans across device boundaries and host environments, delivering elegant, AI-powered experiences that elevate productivity and engagement.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI-Driven Innovation: Drive the development of intelligent features using generative AI, including the Authoring Copilot for SharePoint, which transforms how users create and manage content. Leverage AI to assist authors with readability, engagement, and accessibility—especially for non-native speakers and non-professional writers.
• Elevate Page Authoring: Shape the future of content creation through intuitive page templates, design ideas, and smart sections. Build experiences that empower users to craft compelling, branded, and visually stunning pages with minimal effort.
• Deliver Intuitive Consumer & Author Experiences: Create seamless, personalized experiences across SharePoint, Viva Connections, Teams, and Outlook.
• Build Agentic Systems: Contribute to the development of the Knowledge Agent and Site Manager—AI-first systems that automate content curation, retirement, and discovery. These tools help users manage their digital environments with minimal manual effort.
• Scale with Data and Insight: Use data science and customer feedback to guide engineering decisions. Our team is data-driven, service-led, and customer-focused, with usage insights framing our backlog and roadmap.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, React, JavaScript, and/or TypeScript
• Strong understanding of modern web technologies and front-end or full-stack architecture.
• OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science OR related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, OR Python
• OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• OR equivalent experience.
• Experience in AI development, particularly in building intelligent, assistive features.
• Experience mentoring peers and driving technically challenging solutions.

Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 9th, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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