Software Engineer II

Join Microsoft's Skype Core Services team as a Software Engineer II, where you'll be part of building next-generation collaboration and teamwork experiences that impact millions of users worldwide. This role involves developing mission-critical services that provide client applications access to Office 365 Core Services, including the Intelligent Conversation and Communications Cloud. You'll work on building resilient, highly scalable, and performant services using cutting-edge technologies across areas like Storage, Cache, Authentication, Azure, AI, Machine Learning, and Real-Time Communication.

The position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a startup-like group within Microsoft, working on large-scale cloud applications that directly impact how people collaborate globally. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing features, contributing to system architecture, and ensuring service reliability through on-call responsibilities. The role requires strong technical skills in cloud computing, distributed systems, and modern programming languages.

Microsoft offers a comprehensive benefits package, including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and work-life balance benefits. The company culture emphasizes growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology while making a significant impact on products used by millions of people worldwide.

Working in Redmond, WA, with up to 100% work from home flexibility, you'll be part of a dynamic team that encourages learning, collaboration, and bold innovation. The position offers competitive compensation and the chance to work on challenging technical problems at scale while contributing to Microsoft's mission of empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.