Software Engineer II- Front-End / Full-Stack

Are you a front-end engineer eager to shape the future of web applications? Join us at Microsoft Teams-our flagship product driving intelligent communications through chats, meetings, documents, Office apps, and third-party services.

As part of the Framework group, you'll build universal software components and establish common development and design practices that power the Teams environment. We value engineers who craft responsive UIs and robust frameworks with performance and reliability in mind. Our inclusive, casual, high-energy culture is rooted in customer needs and embraces innovation, including AI-powered development.

Responsibilities

As a member of the team, your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and maintain front-end web framework features using JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Contribute to UX performance and front-end maintainability improvements by profiling, debugging, and implementing scoped fixes in collaboration with partners across engineering, design, and product.
• Approach problems with an AI-first (agent/skills-first) development mindset using tools such as Claude Code and GitHub Copilot to accelerate investigation, implementation planning, and iteration toward clean, reviewable pull requests, while maintaining engineering rigor through testing, telemetry/monitoring, and code review.
• Invest in the growth of an inclusive and capable environment by collaborating respectfully and constructively with teammates.

Successful candidates should have:

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript, with experience in front-end development and testing using frameworks like React, GraphQL, and FluentUI.
• Familiarity with accessibility-focused software development patterns and a commitment to inclusive design using web technologies.
• Experience leveraging AI tools such as Claude Code and GitHub Copilot for coding, code review, automated testing, and continuous integration.
• Ability to quickly ramp up on new technologies and adopt solutions from Microsoft or the open-source community.
• Exceptional problem-solving, debugging, communication, continuous learning, and critical thinking skills, with a strong sense of customer empathy.
• Experience with agile project management methodologies and a passion for using AI to improve team collaboration, code reliability, and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

3+ years of software development experience.

BS Degree in CS, related engineering field, or equivalent experience.

2+ years of experience on front-end development will be a bonus.

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.