Software Engineer II

The Microsoft M365 Enterprise Copilot was launched two years ago to address the fundamental shift in how people work, build their career, and find meaning in their workplace. Employee engagement is in flux during times of economic, demographic, societal and AI changes. People want to be excited about their work, be connected to their company culture, understand how to be more productive, successful and feel supported in their careers.

Employee Self Service (ESS) Agent preview was annouced as part of Microsoft Ignite 2024 Conference keynote by Satya followed by a deeper capability presentation by Rajesh Jha and Charles Lamanna. ESS Agent will automate some of the core functions like HR, IT, Facilities etc for our Enterprise customers, significantly reducing their cost while delighting their employees with much richer and engaging experiences.

ESS Agent team is hiring a Software Engineer II to deliver next level of cross platform AI scenarios with high quality and contextualized response.

We run as a start-up, encouraging team members to share a sense of “founder-ism.” Team members engage directly with core services like Power platform, M365 Copilot and Microsoft Copilot Studio and iterate rapidly and focus on doing ground breaking work. We are at the forefront of the rapidly shifting AI era. Our culture is inclusive, casual, and motivated. Our team celebrates diverse backgrounds, and values passion for serving our customers. Our team has a keen sense of accountability and provides its members with opportunities for learning and career growth through a sense of ownership.

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

• You will be expected to figure out the ambiguity surrounding the Copilot/LLM Space and work closely with product owners and seniors on taking the design to completion in a rapidly evolving environment.
• You will also be expected to work with partner teams and be open to contributing to their source code at times for our platform needs.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience with deep understanding of distributed systems/Microservices architectures.
• Cross-platform Single Sign On (SSO), On behalf of (OBO) development experience.
• Experience in Identity Frameworks including Oauth, Authentication, Authorization, OpenID Connect authentication.
• Experience in design, coding, rapid prototyping, debugging, and problem-solving.
  

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

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ 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 3+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• OR equivalent experience.
• Ability to work on cross-platform integration
• Exposure communicating, collaborating and navigating ambiguity in a cross-group environment
• Solid understanding of open APIs from ISVs like Service Now, SAP Success Factors, Workday, Oracle HRMS, ADP etc.
• Understanding driving quality experience for customers.
• Understanding of LLM and copilot is an added advantage.
  

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.