New

Software Engineer II

Microsoft
$100,600.00 - $199,000.00 / yr
United States, Washington, Redmond
Jan 26, 2026
Overview Come join theGame Streaming Server teamand help build the future of gaming! The Xbox Platform team is enabling gaming for all players on all devices. Our team delivers technology at the intersection of gaming, the cloud, and data center hardware, powering immersive experiences for millions of players worldwide. As a Software Engineer II, you will work independently on well-defined features and collaborate across disciplines to deliver secure, scalable solutions for game streaming.You'llpartner with engineers across backend services and streaming stacks to ensure a seamless experience for gamers everywhere. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We embrace a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive. Responsibilities Design, implement, and test new features with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance. Investigate, diagnose, and resolve product issues across multiple technology stacks. Collaborate with program managers to define technical requirements and provideaccurateestimates. Participate in live site support and on-call rotations for incident response. Reviewpullrequests and contribute to technical design discussions. Write maintainable, performant code and ensure compliance with security and quality standards. Foster an inclusive, creative, and high-performance team culture. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years of technical engineering experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C# OR equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications 2+ years of experience developing applications on Windows. Proficiencyin software debugging, telemetry, and performance measurement. Ability to diagnose complex problems and propose effective solutions. Demonstrated motivation to learn and innovate in challenging technical domains. Experience with virtualization technologies on Windows platforms. Proficiency in C++. Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals and cloud networking (Azure preferred). Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and reliability. Passion for gaming and a customer-obsessed mindset. Ability to adapt to evolving requirements and learnnew technologiesquickly. Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 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 This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.