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Software Engineer II
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 31, 2025 | |
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OverviewThe Windows Cloud division is looking for a Software Engineer II that will help us scale the Windows 365 Cloud PC and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) platforms. We are the recognized leaders in the Desktop as a Service (DaaS) space. These services continue to see strong enterprise adoption, offering customers a modern, elastic, and secure Windows experience in the cloud. Your work will directly shape how we deliver reliable, scalable, and current Windows environments to businesses worldwide.In this role, you'll contribute to the design, development, and reliability of services that power Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. You'll build tools and systems that reduce operational burden, improve deployment velocity, and enhance service observability. Along the way, you'll deepen your skills in automation, telemetry, live site operations, and scalable service design-gaining hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure at global scale.At Microsoft, we build on a foundation of respect, integrity, and accountability. We foster a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive, grow with a learning mindset, and collaborate to empower others and achieve shared goals. 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.
ResponsibilitiesWrite and maintain extensible, diagnosable, and reliable code for services and features, applying coding patterns and best practices. Participate in code reviews to ensure quality, scalability, and alignment with Microsoft standards.Debug proactively and reactively using logs, telemetry, and diagnostic tools. Conduct root cause analysis and apply learnings to improve future iterations.Design and implement test strategies, including unit and integration tests, to ensure quality and coverage. Integrate automation into test planning and execution.Collaborate with engineering and product teams to refine architecture, identify dependencies, and contribute to design documents and system plans that meet security and compliance expectations.Implement and test code changes using Safe Deployment Practices (SDP) to improve service reliability, observability, and security. Use automation and tooling to manage configuration and production deployments.Build foundational knowledge of distributed systems and infrastructure-as-code. Engage in incident drills, debriefs, and cross-team knowledge sharing to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.Embody the Microsoft culture and values. | |