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Software Engineer 2

Microsoft

Microsoft

Software Engineering
Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
Posted on Mar 2, 2026
Overview
The Converged Fleet team is building the backbone for Substrate’s hyperscale cloud services. We are a high-impact, forward-thinking organization dedicated to delivering scalable, efficient, and cost-optimized solutions that power M365 capacity through automation processes. We are seeking a talented Software Development Engineer II (SDE2) to design and deliver next-generation solutions for capacity lifecycle automation, strengthen operational safety, and unlock AI-driven efficiency. You will join a team at the center of Microsoft’s infrastructure transformation, driving end-to-end initiatives that enable rapid, touch-free capacity delivery.

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, develop, and maintain new features and enhance existing automation pipelines.
  • Ship features that reduce manual intervention, improve SLA adherence, and increase resiliency.
  • Diagnose production issues, deploy fixes, and continuously improve pipeline reliability.
  • Drive technical solution innovation by applying AI/ML techniques to detect anomalies, accelerate delivery, and elevate performance.
  • Collaborate with partner teams to resolve pipeline bottlenecks to drive project success.
  • Ensure security compliance by configuring, updating, and maintaining security tools and standards.


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 development experience in distributed systems or automation frameworks.
  • Solid technical instincts with hands-on experience in design, rapid prototyping, and debugging.
  • Proven track record of driving innovative solutions to complex problems.

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.
  • Familiarity with Azure Service Fabric, telemetry platforms, and data visualization tools.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure, orchestration workflows, and large-scale systems.
  • Knowledge of security compliance frameworks and operational governance.
  • Experience with AIOps, AIDev, and AI Evaluation is preferred.Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-team engagement.

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.