Software Engineer II - Windows Cloud @ Microsoft
placeRedmond, Washington, United States
businessOn Site
scheduleFull-time
Posted 17 days ago
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Job Details
About the Role
Join the Windows Cloud Experiences team and help shape the future of remote desktop technology for the web. As part of the Windows + Devices organization, our team is dedicated to building innovative, cloud-powered solutions that redefine how users connect and collaborate from anywhere.
What You Will Do
- Drive the Future of Remote Work: Deliver seamless, secure remote desktop experiences directly in the browser.
- Cloud-Powered Windows Experiences: Leverage Azure and Microsoft 365 to enable scalable, resilient services.
- Cutting-Edge Technologies: Work with modern tech stack including C++, C#, .net, JavaScript/TypeScript, FAST and React.
- End-to-End Product Ownership: Collaborate across architecture, development, deployment, and live site operations.
- Agile and Impactful Delivery: Thrive in a fast-paced, iterative environment with short release cycles.
Learn More
For further details, visit our Learn page or view our Video.
Key skills/competency
- Windows Cloud Experiences
- Remote Desktop
- Azure
- Microsoft 365
- C++
- C#
- .net
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- React
How to Get Hired at Microsoft
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Microsoft culture: Study their mission, values, and recent inventions.
- Tailor your resume: Emphasize cloud, remote desktop, and similar projects.
- Demonstrate technical skills: Highlight your experience with C++, C#, and modern frameworks.
- Prepare for interviews: Practice problem-solving and scenario questions.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Brush up on C++ and C# fundamentals.
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Practice coding problems in .net and JavaScript.
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Review cloud service integration with Azure.
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Study modern UI frameworks like React and FAST.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a challenging project handling ambiguity.
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Explain teamwork during rapid product cycles.
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Discuss how you learn new technologies quickly.
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Provide examples of proactive problem solving.
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