Software Engineer II - CTJ - Poly

Our team is not only fun, collaborative, and genuinely supportive of one another-we are also deeply committed to the success of the broader organization. We play a critical role in enabling and sustaining Microsoft's Resiliency services within AirGapped cloud environments, including Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Migrate, and Azure Automation. In addition, we own and maintain the Microsoft Learn documentation specific to these highly regulated clouds, helping customers and partners succeed with clear, accurate guidance.

Our dedication goes well beyond daytoday support. We are responsible for maintaining, improving, and optimizing these services to ensure they remain secure, reliable, and performant in some of Microsoft's most missioncritical environments. This includes continuous monitoring, proactive issue identification and resolution, close collaboration with partner teams, and the implementation of best practices that strengthen resiliency and operational excellence across our cloud platforms. If you're excited about making a real impact in resilient cloud infrastructure, come join us as a Software Engineer II!

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we embrace a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to achieve our shared goals. Each day, we live our values of respect, integrity, and accountability as we build an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive-at work and beyond.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirementsare requiredpre-offer and post-hirefor this role. Failure tomaintainor obtain theappropriate U.S.Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.
• Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.
• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
• Citizenship & Citizenship Verification:This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance

Preferred/Additional Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ownership mindset.
• Strong collaboration skills (verbal & written).
• Curiosity and willingness to learn complex systems.
• Growth mindset aligned with continuous improvement.

Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.