Senior Software Engineer
MicrosoftCanada4 days ago
Full-timeEngineering, Information Technology
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The MSN Verticals team is looking for a full stack Senior Software Engineer to help build the next generation of experiences on Microsoft Start. You will have opportunities to work with many teams across Start, Edge, Windows, Xbox, Bing and other divisions to develop innovative and exciting solutions for our users.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our web applications, working closely with our design and product teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. You will be involved in all stages of the development process, from ideation to deployment, and will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects. Candidates under consideration will have a comprehensive background in building rich user experiences and a passion for creating intuitive and engaging digital products.
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.
Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50- mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications:
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:
Find Additional Pay Information Here
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 4th, 2025.
#MicrosoftAI #FeedsandVerticals# #MAI#
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our web applications, working closely with our design and product teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. You will be involved in all stages of the development process, from ideation to deployment, and will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects. Candidates under consideration will have a comprehensive background in building rich user experiences and a passion for creating intuitive and engaging digital products.
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.
Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50- mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
- Ship high-quality, well-tested, secure, and maintainable code and develop and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient full-stack applications.
- Implement responsive and visually appealing user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks and technologies.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product owners, designers, and other engineers, to understand and address business requirements effectively. Work closely with the leadership and product owner to help address business needs while maintaining engineering standards and paying down technical debt.
- Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality and adherence to coding standards.
- Contribute ideas for continuous improvement of the tech stack, tools, and development processes.
- Ensure seamless integration of front-end and back-end components, focusing on optimal performance and user satisfaction.
- Experiment with and recommend new technologies that simplify or improve our stack.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
- 2+ years full stack development and coding experience with JavaScript or TypeScript, Web Component, React or Angular or C# or Java.
- 3+ years experience in large scale cloud services such as Azure, Aws or Google Cloud.
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.
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated programming skills and knowledge of architectural patterns for large, high-scale applications.
- Full-stack developer with good skills in JavaScript, Typescript, AngularJS, ReactJS, Ruby, RoR, HTML5, CSS/SCSS, C# and .Net.
- Excellence in software engineering practices, coding and solid foundation in data structures, algorithms with demonstrated testing, debugging and analytical skills.
- Experience of leading big initiatives spanning multiple teams and organizations and leveraging deep domain expertise to influence product roadmap.
- Data-driven mindset. Ability to analyze data and persuade your team using effective analysis.
Find Additional Pay Information Here
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 4th, 2025.
#MicrosoftAI #FeedsandVerticals# #MAI#
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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