Software Engineer
Microsoft
Software Engineer
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Overview
The Substrate Core Substrate team powers the infrastructure that underpins Microsoft 365’s most critical services and Copilot. We are a high-impact, forward-looking team focused on building intelligent, scalable, and cost-efficient platforms that enable Microsoft to deliver world-class productivity experiences to billions of users. Our mission is to drive operational excellence and innovation across the M365 fleet by leveraging AI, automation, and deep platform integration.
We are looking for a passionate and growth-oriented Software Engineer to join our team in building a platform that drives financial accountability and operational efficiency across Microsoft’s shared infrastructure. This role offers an opportunity to work on impactful systems that enable M365 Copilot. This system aims to help us deliver the platform that makes Copilot innovation fast, reliable, and regression-free.
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.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 1+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
- Experience with large-scale cloud or distributed systems.
- Proficiency in any of the languages such as C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript etc.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, agile methodologies, and modern development practices.
- Passionate about AI, innovation, and emerging technologies.
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 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
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Responsibilities
- Design and Implementation: Contribute to the architecture and design of product features. Test design hypotheses and refine code plans with guidance from senior engineers.
- Coding and Debugging: Write clean, maintainable, and extensible code. Conduct retrospective debugging to identify root causes of issues and implement fixes.
- Collaboration: Work with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions. Participate in code reviews and team discussions.
- Telemetry and Observability: Integrate instrumentation to gather telemetry data on system behavior, including performance, reliability, and usage.
- Customer Focus: Understand customer pain points and translate them into technical solutions. Advocate for user experience in design and implementation decisions.