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Software Engineer II

Microsoft
$100,600.00 - $199,000.00 / yr
United States, Washington, Redmond
Jan 20, 2026
Overview The OneDrive and SharePoint organization delivers powerful cloud-based solutions to an ever-growing number of users worldwide across both business and commercial user bases. We are looking for a Software Engineer II to join the team. You will work on innovative solutions to improve and extend functionality, reliability, performance, and scale for the OneDrive Sync Client, which powers File and Folder Sync, Sharing, and Office Document Coauthoring for millions of users who access cloud content on their Windows and Mac devices. You will work on a client that directly interfaces with the local file system, OS Shell, and OneDrive/SharePoint cloud to provide a first-class file sync experience that users trust to effectively and efficiently manage their most valuable personal and business data. OneDrive and SharePoint arerapidly-growingservicesthat areat the center of Microsoft's cloud, reachingalmost everypart of the company,includingWindows,Officeand CoPilot.As a member of thisteamyouwouldcontribute to a productwith a rich history thatremainsfoundational to the Microsoftcloud and data strategy. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Responsibilities We are looking for bright, agile, and intellectually curious engineers who can workontheclient-sidefile sync engine. This engine effectively scales to support the increasingly large number of files users produce while also engineering for service efficiency and scale as well as telemetry and remote debuggability. You will be working in an energetic team of engineers, product managers and designers on highly impactful code, with an eye to a data centric development process and a passion to use data and telemetry to make the product best-in-class for our customers. Qualifications Required Qualifications: 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: Ability 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: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. Experience in developing, debugging and maintaining code in object-oriented languages. Solid coding, debugging, algorithm design and problem-solving skills. Great communication skills to collaborate across groups and work effectively within the team. Ability to deal with ambiguity and prioritize issues. 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.