Microsoft is hiring Fullstack Software Engineer | Remote | USD 165k

Job Description

Join Microsoft as a Fullstack Software Engineer and be a part of a diverse, innovative, and inclusive engineering team building world-class products and services. This role allows you to collaborate on high-impact projects, contribute to core infrastructure, and deliver scalable, secure, and accessible solutions used globally.

As a software engineer, you’ll be responsible for creating maintainable, extensible code across the stack, partnering with stakeholders to gather user requirements, and driving product quality through best engineering practices.

You’ll be empowered to work independently and within cross-functional teams while growing in your craft and contributing meaningfully to Microsoft’s mission: to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

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Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and break down features into technical tasks
• Estimate timelines, flag issues early, and support feature deployments to live users
• Contribute to architecture design documentation and participate in dependency identification
• Write clean, maintainable, and extensible code following Microsoft coding standards
• Use telemetry, logging, debugging tools, and other diagnostics to troubleshoot proactively
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate continuous feedback for code improvements
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of quality assurance processes
• Design and implement automation and testing strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance
• Support live service operations, monitor system behavior, and meet SLA commitments
• Act as a DRI (Designated Responsible Individual) during system downtimes and resolutions
• Apply secure coding principles and ensure adherence to safety, privacy, and accessibility standards
• Communicate technical decisions and collaborate across internal teams and partners

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field (or currently enrolled)
• Proven coding experience in at least one of the following: C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python
• Equivalent experience in software development may be considered in place of a formal degree

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field AND at least 1 year of professional experience
• OR currently pursuing/completed Master’s Degree with hands-on programming experience
• Demonstrated experience in scalable, secure, and testable software delivery lifecycle

Technical Skills Required

C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python

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Salary and Benefits

• Base Salary Range (U.S.): $84,200 – $165,200 annually
• Bay Area & NYC Range: $109,000 – $180,400 annually
• Additional performance-based bonuses, stock options, and employee benefits available
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid leave, 401(k), and more

For more compensation details, visit: Microsoft Careers – Pay & Benefits