Software Engineer

Overview

Printing is a fundamental utility of modern computing. Universal Print is Microsoft's cloud‑based print service, part of the Windows and Devices organization, that replaces traditional print servers with a secure, scalable Azure platform integrated with Microsoft 365.

As a Software Engineer on the Universal Print team, you will contribute to building and operating production cloud services used by customers around the world. You'll work closely with experienced engineers in a collaborative, startup‑style team within Microsoft, gaining hands‑on experience across the service lifecycle—from development and testing to deployment and live operation. This role provides solid learning opportunities in backend services, cloud fundamentals, and service reliability while building systems customers depend on every day.

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

• Design, implement, test, and maintain features for a global cloud service with guidance.
• Contribute to backend services and REST APIs using modern engineering practices.
• Write high‑quality, maintainable code and accompanying unit tests.
• Assist with monitoring service health and investigating issues in live environments.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and team planning activities.
• Learn and apply security, privacy, and compliance best practices in production services.
  
  

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

• Academic, internship, or early professional experience writing software in C#/.NET or similar object‑oriented languages.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and basic web or service concepts.
• Familiarity with Git‑based workflows and modern development tools.
• Foundational knowledge of software quality, including unit testing.
• Internship or project experience building cloud‑connected or service‑based applications.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms or distributed systems concepts.
• Exposure to Windows OS internals, system services, or platform components.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or automated testing.
• Interest in operating and improving reliable production services.
  
  

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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.