Software Engineer II

Microsoft is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their innovative team building real-time conversation conductor and speech resource manager services. This role is centered around developing and optimizing systems that handle real-time audio streams with high efficiency and low latency.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in audio processing and cloud computing. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing features for the real-time audio processing platform, working with technologies like C++, Docker, Kubernetes, and various cloud services. The role requires expertise in distributed systems programming and experience with protocols such as HTTP/S, WebSockets, and gRPC.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of technical engineering experience, with strong proficiency in C++ and cloud platforms. You'll be part of a dynamic environment where you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams across different time zones, participate in on-call rotation, and contribute to continuous platform improvement.

Microsoft offers a comprehensive benefits package including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, parental leave, and investment opportunities. The company's culture emphasizes growth mindset and diversity, seeking out different perspectives to drive innovation. With a base salary range of $98,300 - $193,200 (higher in SF and NYC areas), this hybrid role offers up to 50% work from home flexibility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level engineer passionate about high-performance systems and audio streaming to join a global tech leader. You'll work on mission-critical systems used by millions worldwide while contributing to Microsoft's mission of empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.