Senior Software Engineer

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The Azure Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Serverless team is building the next generation of cloud application platforms—and we’re looking for passionate front-end engineers to help shape the future of developer experiences on Azure.

As part of Microsoft’s CoreAI organization, we’re focused on delivering intelligent, scalable, and intuitive cloud platforms that power web apps, APIs, and microservices at global scale. Our team builds and maintains the portal management experiences for some of Azure’s most popular PaaS and Serverless services—including App Service, Functions, and Container Apps—fwhich together power a wide range of modern web application scenarios.

As a Senior Software Engineer - Front-End, you’ll play a key role in building engaging, performant, and accessible user experiences that help developers and Information Technology (IT) pros manage their applications with confidence and ease. You’ll work closely with designers, PMs, and backend engineers to build features used daily by thousands of Azure customers.

We build and support key pieces of the Azure developer experience, including:

• Azure App Service – a fully managed platform for hosting web apps and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), with support for .NET, Node.js, Python, and more, across Windows and Linux.
• Azure Functions – an event-driven, serverless compute platform ideal for APIs, background jobs, and lightweight automation.
• Azure Container Apps – a modern service for running microservices and containerized workloads with built-in scaling, powered by cloud-native technologies like KEDA and Dapr.

Together, these services form a powerful platform for building cloud-native apps—made even more capable by our integration with AI services and tooling, enabling intelligent diagnostics, proactive recommendations, and productivity-enhancing features directly within the Azure portal.

We’re tackling exciting technical challenges in portal architecture, performance, accessibility, design systems, and the infusion of AI into end-to-end user workflows. If you’re excited about empowering developers, working at scale, and creating polished, impactful User Interface (UI) in a fast-moving cloud platform, this is the place for you.

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.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Required 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, JavaScript and/or Typescript and React
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on: Front-end or full-stack development
• 6+ months of experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, or similar) to enhance productivity and code quality
• Build and service infrastructure systems maintenance and design Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or equivalent CICD pipeline frameworks

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 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, Typescript and React OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, Typescript and React
  
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on front-end or full-stack development
• Experience in TypeScript and modern Single Page Application frameworks, particularly React (experience with Angular, Vue, or similar is a plus)
• Working knowledge of web architecture, performance optimization, accessibility, and responsive design
• Proficiency to design, implement, and ship features end-to-end in a production environment
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and developer-focused services
• Proficient in debugging and troubleshooting skills across browser, front-end, and service layers
• Communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working across disciplines in an agile environment
• Passion for great developer experiences and customer impact
• Experience in applying engineering best practices such as code reviews, testing, and CI/CD
• Ability to take ownership of complex problems, learn quickly, and drive technical direction

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 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

Microsoft posts positions for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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• As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll take on more complex technical challenges, lead feature areas from design through implementation, and contribute to shaping the long-term architecture of our portal experiences.
• We are looking for a front-end engineer that also has experience with build and service infrastructure systems to join our close-knit, fast-moving team.
• You’ll write high-quality, maintainable code and have deep involvement in all stages of product development—from customer feedback and prototyping to performance tuning and production readiness.
• You’ll also have the opportunity to use AI-powered tools to accelerate development and build or integrate AI services directly into our products—enhancing diagnostics, recommendations, and the overall developer experience.
• You’ll play a key role in fostering a culture of engineering excellence through design reviews, mentoring other engineers, and driving best practices in front-end development.
• This is a hands-on role where you’ll have plenty of opportunity to do what you love—solve hard problems, build great user experiences, and continuously grow as an engineer.
• We ship frequently, iterate fast, and value learning, collaboration, and ownership.
• MS Culture & Values: Embody our Culture and Values.