Software Engineer II

Microsoft

2 - 5 years

Hyderabad

Posted: 23/08/2025

Job Description

Overview

Ready to shape the future of how Microsoft operates its ~$250B+ business portfolio? 

Are you passionate about AI, data, and transformative user experiences? Do you bring energy, curiosity, and a strong sense of ownership to your work? 

The Finance Data & Experiences (FD&E) organization is on a mission to redefine how Microsoft measures, monitors, and optimizes its global business — and we’re looking for top talent to join us. This is a unique opportunity to lead with bold ideas, apply cutting-edge technology, and work across Finance, Sales, Marketing, Business Operations, and Product Engineering to deliver high-impact business solutions. The right candidate will thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments, bring fresh thinking to complex problems, and be eager to learn to take ownership of end-to-end processes and outcomes. Join us and be part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries of innovation, taking risks, and implementing AI to drive business excellence  

At FD&E, we foster a culture of customer centricity, innovation, agility, and transparency — and we’re building a team that’s ready to help Microsoft chart its next chapter in AI-driven business excellence. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent practical experience.

5+ years of strong programming skills in one or more languages: C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, C++.

Business fluency in English (read, write, speak).

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms (GCP, AWS).

Familiarity with AI/ML fundamentals, tools (like Azure ML, OpenAI), or data analytics workflows.

Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and DevOps practices.

Curiosity, collaboration mindset, and a passion for solving real-world customer problems.

Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer II at Microsoft, you’ll be part of a team of world-class engineers leveraging cutting-edge Microsoft Cloud and AI technologies to deliver modern, scalable, and intelligent systems that drive the Microsoft business forward. 

This is a unique opportunity to kickstart and grow your career with deep hands-on exposure to Microsoft technologies, while developing your software engineering skills in an inclusive, growth-oriented environment. 

Design, develop, deploy, and operate scalable cloud-based data, analytics, automation and tooling solutions using modern data platforms and Cloud services.

Integrate AI capabilities such as Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, and ML models to enhance system intelligence and user productivity.

Apply engineering best practices as you design and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. Own your solution end-to-end through design, implementation, and operations.

Implement robust monitoring, logging and alerting for proactive issue detection. Leverage telemetry and usage analytics to understand customer behavior and inform product decisions.

Collaborate cross-functionally across stakeholders, product managers, and other engineers to deliver integrated, customer-focused experiences.

Contribute to the evolution of Microsoft’s data platforms through technical feedback and innovation.

Champion a culture of diversity, inclusion, customer obsession, and continuous learning.

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.