Software Engineer II - Windows Cloud Experience

Join the Windows Cloud Experiences team and be at the forefront of redefining how people connect to their Windows environments, anytime, anywhere, from any device. We’re building the next-generation remote desktop experience for Windows. Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop are fundamentally changing the nature of personal computing, pushing technology in the cloud to make remote experiences better, more secure, and easier to manage than local.

As part of the Windows + Devices organization, our team thrives on innovation, fast iteration, and a deep commitment to delivering delightful, high-performance solutions to millions of users. We’re a collaborative, high-energy group that values curiosity, craftsmanship, and a growth mindset. We’re looking for bold, creative engineers to help us push the boundaries of what’s possible.

We’re seeking a Software Engineer II who’s excited to explore new technologies, write elegant and robust code, and drive engineering excellence across the stack. In this role, you’ll contribute to rapid, iterative releases and have the opportunity to innovate across multiple areas of our products, from front-end user experiences to Cloud Native micro-services.

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.

Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer II, you will have the opportunity to work on and contribute to Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop from end to end. You will be part of a dynamic engineering organization focused on delivering seamless, high-performance solutions that empower hybrid work across platforms and devices. Our culture is customer obsession - we will do what is necessary to help customers be successful, move fast, and have fun building meaningful products and services!

You will be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing Windows Cloud Experience features that enhance Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Driving innovation across the stack, including areas such as front-end UX and back-end services, Graph API, authentication, telemetry, and data analytics.
• Building production-ready Agentic AI applications using LLMs, RAG, tool calling, MCP, and AI evaluation.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams across engineering, product, and design to deliver end-to-end scenarios that meet customer needs.
• Executing the full software development lifecycle from architecture and implementation to deployment and live service operations-with accountability for service quality and resilience.
• Engaging with internal stakeholders and customers to gather feedback, address technical challenges, and continuously improve Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop product experience.
• Participating in engineering excellence initiatives, including code reviews, architecture discussions, and process improvements.
• Upholding high standards of craftsmanship, ensuring that solutions are robust, maintainable, and aligned with security and compliance principles such as Zero Trust.
• Solving complex technical problems and contributing to a culture of curiosity, agility, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
  • OR equivalent experience.

Additional or preferred qualifications

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:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field.
• 2+ years of software engineering experience in designing, developing, testing and maintaining production-quality software.
• Hands-on experience with modern development languages such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or equivalent.
• Excellent technical design and troubleshooting skills in both front-end and back-end.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Practical experience with cloud platforms or distributed systems.
• Experience with generative AI development, including prompt engineering, RAG, agent frameworks, and responsible AI practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, and agile software development methodologies.
• Familiarity with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions is a plus.
• Solid understanding of security principles and experience implementing with them.
• A growth mindset with a commitment to continuous learning, mentoring, and contributing to engineering excellence.
• Experience of collaborating across teams to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions.

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.