[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

# Software Engineer II

United States, Washington, Redmond, Multiple Locations Software Engineering 

Listed on Microsoft’s official careers site. Posted February 24, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Microsoft’s careers site →](https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393556744851)

[OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Microsoft](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/) / Software Engineer II

## Job description

Works with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., project manager, technical lead) to determine user requirements for a set of features. Contributes to processes for the architecture of a product/solution feature and helps to create proposals for architecture by testing design hypotheses and helping to refine code plans, with technical leadership from others. Creates a clear and articulated plan for testing and assuring quality of solutions, and defines success for outcomes of tests (e.g., unit tests).

Creates and implements code for a product, service, or feature, reusing code as applicable. Writes and learns to create code that is extensible and maintainable. Considers diagnosability, reliability, and maintainability with few defects, and understands when the code is ready to be shared and delivered. Applies coding patterns and best practices to write code. Maintains operations of live service as issues arise on a rotational, on-call basis.

Identifies solutions and mitigations to simple issues and complex issues when applicable impacting performance or functionality of Live Site services and escalates as necessary. Builds knowledge, shares new ideas, and shares pinpoints of engineering tool gaps to improve software developer tools to support other programs, tools, and applications to create, debug, and maintain code for complex product features. Uses open source when possible.​ 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, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.. 2+ years of experience in developing and shipping system level features in an enterprise production backend server system. 2+ years of experience building and supporting distributed cloud services with production grade ​​Experience with internals of PostgreSQL or similar Enterprise Database Management system, including Storage Engine and High Availability.

Experience building Distributed Systems with strong guarantees. Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems. Solve problems by always leading with deep passion and empathy for customers. Have a deep desire to work collaboratively, solve problems with groups, find win/win solutions and celebrate successes.​

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Feb 24, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 236 days
- Location: United States, Washington, Redmond, Multiple Locations[Apply on Microsoft’s careers site →](https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393556744851)

## More jobs at Microsoft

### [Business Program Manager - Capacity Automation & Backend Tools](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/e7256a1bba75b9768669/)

United States, Washington, Redmond, Multiple Locations

### [Principal Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/d877d7d404152d0bc535/)

United States, Washington, Redmond, Multiple Locations

### [Principal Software Engineer - AI Safety and Security](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/f2e37a44ba6ba97d6067/)

United States, Washington, Redmond, Multiple Locations

### [Principal Software Engineer - CoreAI](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/8692071906d7a159624d/)

United States, Washington, Redmond, Multiple Locations

## 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

[Software Engineering jobs](/functions/software-engineering/)

OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications.
Dates come from the employer where stated; “first seen” and “last checked” are our own observations.

OpenNash Jobs · Official listings with dates and links to the employer. [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [Methodology](/methodology/)