Software Engineer II

Microsoft

2 - 5 years

Hyderabad

Posted: 11/08/2025

Job Description

Overview

Are you passionate about working on cutting-edge devices? Surface Team is dedicated to building powerful devices that empower individuals and organizations. We’re working on the next generation of Surface products, and we need talented individuals like you!  

We are seeking a skilled engineer to enhance enterprise customer experience in managing a fleet of Surface devices.  Our team is responsible for creating and maintaining online portals, backend APIs, Microservices, Function Apps, Web Jobs, and integrations with Supply Chain systems. Our solutions leverage AI and Copilots to enhance productivity, provide the best experience, and streamline operations for enterprise customers.   

As a Software Engineer II and key member of the team, you will be responsible for delivering Full stack solutions, empowering commercial customers to self-serve, manage and monitor Surface devices at scale. This is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate broad leadership and impact across Devices. 

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or comparable industry experience.
3+ years building large-scale cloud services.
3+ years with C#, ReactJS, Web APIs, Microservices, Azure, .NET.
Strong in data structures, algorithms, testing, debugging.
Experience with distributed systems and microservices.
Excellent in design, problem-solving, debugging.
Strong leadership, communication, collaboration.

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:

Windows app exposure (plus).
Azure expertise: Web Apps, Web Jobs, Function Apps, Cosmos DB, Redis, AKS.
Exposure to Copilot studio or similar AI tools; working with agents; MCP servers preferred.
Passionate, self-driven, fast learner.
Excellent written and verbal communication.

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Responsibilities

Implement complex software features with a focus on writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.

Work closely with other engineers, product managers, and designers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Create reusable code and libraries to ensure maintainability and facilitate future development.
Develop responsive, accessible, and localized experiences for a diverse user base.
Have a desire to work collaboratively, solve problems with groups, find win/win solutions and celebrate successes.
Demonstrate data/metric driven mindset, self-motivation, curiosity, proactivity, and a results-oriented mindset.

About Company

Microsoft Corporation is a leading American multinational technology company founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is best known for its software products, including the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office Suite, and Azure cloud services. The company also produces hardware like the Surface devices and owns LinkedIn, GitHub, and the Xbox gaming brand. Microsoft is one of the world's most valuable companies, playing a key role in personal computing, enterprise software, AI, and cloud computing.