Senior Software Engineer - Word team

Microsoft is a global technology company developing productivity software including Microsoft Word used by hundreds of millions of users.
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
4+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Engineer - Word team

Join Microsoft's Word team as a Senior Software Engineer to work on state-of-the-art services and platforms used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide. Based at Microsoft Development Center Serbia (MDCS), you'll be integral to driving the next phase of Word's layout engine development, a core aspect of document visualization across devices.

The role offers an exceptional opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while focusing on the Word layout engine, a fundamental component of how Word documents are visualized and interacted with across platforms. You'll be part of a team dedicated to redefining the future of documents, working specifically on web full-stack development with emphasis on frontend technologies like TypeScript, JavaScript, and React.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll have the chance to mentor others while working alongside some of the best experts in the field. The position combines technical challenges with leadership opportunities, requiring both strong engineering skills and the ability to guide team members. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing features that impact millions of users, participating in code reviews, and contributing to the overall architecture of Microsoft Word's frontend systems.

The role offers significant professional growth opportunities, both technical and non-technical, within a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration. You'll be working in a remote-friendly setup with the opportunity to contribute to a product that's fundamental to how people work worldwide. The position requires 4+ years of software development experience and strong expertise in frontend technologies, making it ideal for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in a global product used by hundreds of millions of users.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - Word team

  • Design, produce and deliver software to improve reliability, scalability, and performance
  • Participate in code reviews and bug/issue triage
  • Contribute to fixing, enhancing, and supporting services in production
  • Ensure designs empower other developers while leveraging existing components
  • Drive features, projects, and open-ended problems towards resolution
  • Identify and fix bottlenecks, propose system improvements
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers
  • Work with international teams within Microsoft

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - Word team

TypeScript
JavaScript
React
  • BSc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related disciplines or equivalent practical experience
  • 4+ years of software development experience in a product group
  • 2+ years guiding and mentoring a team of engineers
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals
  • Experience with large-scale services or customer-facing web applications
  • Proficiency with TypeScript or JavaScript
  • Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React or Vue
  • Solid understanding of DOM and browser rendering pipeline
  • Written and verbal English communication skills

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer - Word team

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

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