Senior Software Engineer – Word

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We are looking for a talented and driven full-stack engineer to come work with us building AI features into Microsoft Word!

Are you an experienced Senior Software Engineer? Are you eager to solve problems which impact people on a global scale? Do you want to collaborate with a group of talented, smart, and driven individuals? If you thrive in a collaborate, innovative environment and are passionate about delivering next-generation AI solutions, we want to hear from you!

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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND technical engineering experience with full-stack languages and frameworks such as TypeScript, React, JavaScript, Node.js, and Python OR equivalent experience.
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles, with experience developing and driving features and experiences for large-scale customer-facing applications.
• Experience building and maintaining libraries, SDKs, and other shared platform components.
• Proven ability to deal with ambiguity and drive for clarity.
• Proven ability to handle competing priorities and perform at a high level in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for learning new technologies and staying up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in AI.
• Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
  • OR related technical field AND Proven years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, TypeScript, React, JavaScript, Node.js, and Python
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND Proven years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, TypeScript, React, JavaScript, Node.js, and Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Experience building or integrating AI & LLM-powered features is a bonus.
• Exposure to C++ and unmanaged memory software development is a bonus.

• Work in a cross-functional organization to design, develop, test, and release a new wave of Copilot features, transforming the customer experience.
• Design, produce and deliver resilient and maintainable software to improve the usability, reliability, scalability, performance, and security of the product, demonstrating independence and a sense of ownership.
• Actively participate and drive code reviews, bug/issue triage with the feature teams, data and experiment analysis, and support well informed, data-driven decisions towards business and engineering goals.
• Provide technical leadership for the team and mentor other software engineers.