Software Engineer II - CTJ - TS/SCI

Join Microsoft's Cloud+AI Silver Team as a Software Engineer II, where you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to deploying and operating a Secure Work Area. This role focuses on maintaining and enhancing the Azure foundational platform, ensuring it remains robust and scalable for customer workloads. You'll work with Core OS to enable dynamic scaling and empower customers to achieve their goals efficiently.

The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with willingness to upgrade to include polygraph, making this a unique opportunity for cleared professionals. You'll collaborate with engineers to enable Azure services for internal customers in both Air Gapped and Commercial environments, ensuring systems meet strict security policy and assurance requirements.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $98,300 - $193,200 USD (higher in SF Bay Area and NYC), along with comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. Working in a hybrid environment with up to 50% work from home flexibility, you'll be part of Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet.

Key responsibilities include developing cutting-edge software solutions, debugging complex systems, and acting as a Designated Responsible Individual for system monitoring. You'll work with various technologies including Python, Java, JavaScript, and C++, while applying your knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level software engineer with at least 2 years of experience who wants to work on critical infrastructure while maintaining work-life balance. The role combines technical challenges with the security requirements of government work, offering a unique blend of mission-critical development and enterprise-scale cloud computing.