Sr. Software Engineer
 Microsoft | |
$119,800.00 - $234,700.00 / yr
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 United States, California, Mountain View | |
 Jul 24, 2026 | |
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Overview
Microsoft Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (CHIE) is the team behind Microsoft's expanding cloud infrastructure and plays a critical role in delivering the company's Intelligent Cloud mission. CHIE provides the foundational technologies, infrastructure, security, compliance, and operational solutions that support Microsoft's global cloud services, including Azure and many of the company's largest online platforms. Our focus is on enabling smart growth, operational excellence, and trusted experiences for customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for collaborative and innovative engineers who are excited to help solve complex technical challenges at cloud scale. As Microsoft's cloud business continues to grow, the ability to deploy new hardware infrastructure and services efficiently, reliably, and at scale is increasingly important. The Cloud Readiness Criteria (CRC) team plays a key role in defining and delivering software solutions, including agentic AI capabilities, that improve hardware and firmware readiness, deployment quality, and operational efficiency across the fleet. We are seeking experienced engineers who are passionate about building customer-focused solutions and leveraging industry knowledge, data, and technology to design and implement the next generation of systems that optimize and manage Microsoft's cloud infrastructure. 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
Qualifications Required 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:
Preferred Qualifications:
#azurehwjobs #SCHIE Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $160,200 - $261,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: 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. | |