Software Engineer II

Microsoft's Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) team is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their Datacenter Planning & eXecution Engineering (DPXE) team. This role is crucial in delivering datacenter capacity for Microsoft's cloud business through a portfolio of complex, multi-disciplinary datacenter construction projects.

The position involves building and operating Microsoft datacenters that power the company's cloud business. You'll be working on services, applications, and automation supporting datacenter planning, construction, and operation. The team manages workflows for datacenter construction, telemetry systems for high availability, and performance management applications.

As a Software Engineer II, you'll be responsible for architecting, designing, and building next-generation connected systems using microservices architecture and ERP platforms. You'll work on critical business functions including Supply Chain, Cost, Schedule, Networking, Commissioning, Safety, and Planning in real-time.

The role offers significant technical challenges, requiring expertise in multiple programming languages and cloud technologies. You'll be building robust automation systems and working on ML-based recommendation engines for cost and schedule modeling, while integrating with the broader CO+I ecosystem.

This position offers flexibility with up to 100% work from home options and is available in multiple hub locations including Redmond, Atlanta, Phoenix, and San Antonio. The compensation is competitive, ranging from $98,300 to $193,200 per year, with higher ranges for specific locations like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City.

Microsoft provides comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, savings and investment options, parental leave, and generous time away. The company maintains a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, offering equal opportunities to all qualified applicants.

The ideal candidate will bring a passion for innovation, ability to deal with ambiguity, and a drive to challenge the status quo. You'll be part of Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more, working in a culture that values respect, integrity, and accountability.