Software Engineer II

Microsoft
$100,600.00 - $199,000.00 / yr
United States, Texas, Irving
7000 State Highway 161 (Show on map)
May 09, 2026
Overview Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what canbeand take their careersfurther. This is a world ofmorepossibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the skyisthelimitthinkingina cloud-enabled world. Microsoft's Azure Data engineering team is leading the transformation of analytics in the world of data with products like databases, data integration, big data analytics, messaging & real-time analytics, and business intelligence. The products our portfolio include Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and Power BI. Our mission is tobuild the data platform for the age of AI, powering a new class of data-first applications and driving a data culture. Within Azure Data, the messaging and real-time analytics team provides comprehensive solutions and a robust platform that enables users to ingest high granularity signals (real-time & observability) and complex data, converting those into a competitive advantage in real-time for both end users and modern applications. The Fabric Graph team offers engineers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of graph technology innovation, building and owning a world-class service as a zero-to-one development for Microsoft Fabric. The team leverages the latest advancements in graph technology at scale, enabling engineers to develop complex systems that can process billions of data points for analysis. This is a rare opportunity to build highly scalable, reliable, and resilient cloud services, working on areas such as distributed infrastructure, cloud storage, networking, performance optimization, and scalability. The team fosters a dynamic and collaborative environment where creativity and growth are highly encouraged. Engineers work alongside passionate professionals dedicated to pushing technological boundaries. By joining our team, engineers can make a significant impact on the future of data connectivity, helping businesses unlock the full potential of their data to drive innovation. Our culture is supportive and inclusive, ensuring every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work We do not just value differences or different perspectives. We seek them out and invite them in so we can tap into the collective power of everyone in the company. As a result, our customers are better served. Responsibilities Development of core components for a scalable, cloud-based infrastructure, including distributed storage, networking, and service orchestration. Design, implement, and drive modularization, optimization, testing, reliability, and observability of cloud infrastructure components. Define and implement observability metrics, analyzing them to enhance system performance, reliability, and operational efficiency. Contribute to the collection, classification, and analysis of large-scale operational and system performance data. Other: Embody ourCultureandValues Qualifications Required/Minimum 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 C#, Java, or Python OR equivalent experience. Additional Requirements:- Abilityto meet Microsoft,customerand/or government security screening requirements arerequiredfor 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:- Abilityto meet Microsoft,customerand/or government security screening requirements arerequiredfor this role. These requirementsinclude, butare 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. 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 This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.