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Software Engineer II

Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United StatesOn Site

Original Job Summary

About the Role

Microsoft is looking for a customer-obsessed, AI-curious problem-solver to join the Azure CXP team. As a Software Engineer II, you will be part of a global, inclusive team dedicated to transforming Microsoft Cloud customers into fans.

Team Mission & Culture

The Azure CXP team drives the vision to improve cloud quality, security, and reliability. You will work on incident management, support, and enablement projects. Diversity, inclusion, and a growth mindset are central to the team. The Azure Reliability team focuses on long-term improvements through platform enhancements and code reuse.

Key Responsibilities

  • Engage directly with customers to identify needs.
  • Improve cloud reliability through software engineering.
  • Collaborate across global teams including Cloud + AI.
  • Innovate scalable solutions to enhance Azure quality.
  • Continuously learn and embrace new challenges.

Work Arrangement

This role supports flexible work from home with occasional in-office meetings.

Key skills/competency

  • Customer-obsessed
  • AI curiosity
  • Software engineering
  • Incident management
  • Cloud reliability
  • Collaboration
  • Operational improvement
  • Platform development
  • Problem-solving
  • Growth mindset

How to Get Hired at Microsoft

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight software engineering and cloud experience.
  • Research Microsoft: Understand company culture and Azure products.
  • Prepare examples: Showcase problem-solving and team collaboration.
  • Practice technical questions: Focus on incident management and operating platforms.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review cloud operations frameworks.
Study incident management systems.
Refresh coding and debugging skills.
Understand platform improvement methodologies.

Behavioral Questions

Explain a past challenge resolved collaboratively.
Describe handling customer feedback constructively.
Share examples of continuous learning.
Discuss adapting to changing work dynamics.