Software Engineer II · Microsoft

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:11:00 GMT
Engineering

Microsoft · Hyderabad · hybrid

We are looking for a Software Engineer II to build and evolve a high-quality consumer-facing Windows application used by millions of users. You will work across the full product lifecycle (design, development, experimentation, and production) partnering closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Data Science teams to deliver intuitive, performant, and reliable Windows experiences.

This role emphasizes strong engineering fundamentals, customer empathy, and ownership of end-to-end feature delivery in a fast-moving consumer environment. 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:

Design, build, and ship features for a consumer Windows application with a strong focus on usability, performance, reliability, and accessibility.

Develop high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code using modern Windows frameworks and tooling.

Collaborate with Product, Design, and Data partners to translate customer needs into technical solutions.

Participate in architecture and design reviews, contributing to decisions around scalability, responsiveness, and long-term maintainability.

Instrument features with telemetry, analyze usage and reliability signals, and iterate based on data and customer feedback.

Debug and resolve issues across the stack, including live-site and customer-reported problems.

Contribute to engineering excellence through code reviews, test coverage, CI/CD practices, and operational readiness.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.

Experience building and shipping production-quality applications or services.

Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.

Experience working collaboratively in a team environment with clear communication and ownership.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience building Windows applications using WinUI, WPF, UWP, or Windows SDKs.

Familiarity with performance optimization, memory management, and responsiveness in desktop applications.

Experience with telemetry, experimentation, and feature flighting in consumer products.

Exposure to accessibility (a11y) standards and inclusive design principles.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and live-site monitoring.