[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Microsoft jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Microsoft # Senior Software Engineer United States, Washington, Redmond Senior individual contributor Software Engineering Listed on Microsoft’s official careers site. Posted August 3, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Microsoft’s careers site →](https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393556943739) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Microsoft](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/) / Senior Software Engineer ## Job description As a Software Engineer on the Semantic Fabric Team, you will be entrusted with a range of responsibilities that are key to the successful development and evolution of our cutting-edge technology platform. Your responsibilities will include: Build scalable, high-performance software services over large datasets with low latency and high availability. Participate in design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software solutions to meet the functional and non-functional requirements of the Semantic Fabric. Collaborate with team members and other engineering teams to ensure the successful integration of individual components into the larger system. Realize architectural discussions and decisions, carry out selected technologies, design scalable and sustainable solutions, and plan for future growth. Proactively identify technical debt and other issues impacting the performance or reliability of the software and devising solutions. Constantly stay informed about the latest developments in the LLM and semantic search field and identify opportunities to apply new methods or technologies to improve the Semantic Fabric. Take part in code reviews, both as a reviewer and a reviewee, to ensure the quality of the software and promote best practices within the team. Engage with stakeholders, including team members, other teams, and customers, to gather feedback and ensure the software meets their needs. 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 Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. Senior/Lead Engineer professional software development experience with at least two of the following C#/C++/Java, ASP.NET, and RUST Hands on experience with distributed systems and services in the cloud. Knowledge of functional programming principles, including immutability and type safety. Proven ability to tackle complex technical issues, proper research and design and high-quality implementations. Great written and verbal communication skills in English. Solid pattern matching against proven software patterns (such as Mediator, Strategy, Middleware). Track record of delivering impact at scale. Search, information retrieval systems. Applications of LLM and/or vector indexes (such as DiskANN) Designing, developing and shipping high quality software products, systems and services. ### Working collaboratively in a team ability to communicate ideas clearly and drive problems to efficient resolution. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 3, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 21, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 76 days - Location: United States, Washington, Redmond[Apply on Microsoft’s careers site →](https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393556943739) ## More jobs at Microsoft ### [Member of Technical Staff, Microsoft Robotics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/116074aea50f3d2ae2ec/) United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Member of Technical Staff, Microsoft Robotics (Software Systems)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/844ba3de52d8ce588d33/) United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Multiple Positions (Senior & Principal) - Windows in the Cloud](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/e304f2ab9e110fb71021/) United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Principal Program Manager, Partner Developer Relations - Minecraft](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/eac1bae51a99fda335c8/) United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Principal Quantum Applications Architect - Cryptography](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/ef79a97e841a1e899a9b/) United States, Washington, Redmond ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Software and Data Engineer - Software Engineer III- Agentic Pricing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/1adbc421af4b64b8e0c5/) JPMorganChase · Jersey City, NJ, United States ### [Software Developer/Software Engineer in Test](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/229bce1af89aceaed99c/) General Dynamics · Falls Church, VA, US ### [Software Engineer II – Embedded Software](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/9325424177b18e460029/) BAE Systems · Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States ### [Principal Software Engineer – Mobile Software Architecture](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/914589d5d4db917886f4/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America ### [Senior Software Engineer, Networking Software Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/6fb248c49007f479715f/) Qualcomm · Santa Clara, California, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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