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Software Engineer II

Microsoft

Microsoft

Software Engineering
Mountain View, CA, USA · Redmond, WA, USA
USD 100,600-199k / year
Posted on Mar 4, 2026
Overview

Help Outlook Mobile build the world’s best email experience on iOS.

Millions of users rely on Outlook to stay connected and productive, and we’re committed to delivering a fast, reliable, and beautifully native app. Our team is passionate about quality, innovation, and the unique capabilities of iOS. We balance performance with design excellence, iterate quickly, and use data-driven insights to create experiences customers love. We value collaboration, diversity of thought, and an inclusive culture where every voice matters.

As a Software Engineer in Outlook for iOS, you will design and build innovative features that make email and calendar experiences seamless on Apple devices. You’ll work on a fast, secure, and beautifully native app that millions of users rely on every day.

This opportunity will allow you to:

  • Accelerate your career growth by working on a globally scaled product.
  • Deepen your expertise in iOS development and modern mobile architecture.
  • Gain hands-on experience with AI-driven coding and data-informed product decisions.

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 and build Outlook for iOS: Define architecture, implement new features, and deliver a secure, high-performance app. Produce well-tested, maintainable, and instrumented code; use telemetry and analytics to identify bugs and improve performance.
  • Create delightful experiences: Develop beautiful UI and intuitive UX that feel native to iOS and meet Apple design standards.
  • Collaborate effectively and contribute to best practices: Work with PMs, technical leads, and partner teams to define requirements, APIs, and technical solutions. Participate in technical discussions, share ideas, and apply modern development tools and processes.
  • Incorporate feedback and data: Leverage customer insights, usage patterns, and experimentation to guide design decisions and continuous improvements.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ 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 of object-oriented programming experience, preferably on iOS or macOS.

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:

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong customer focus with a passion for delivering high-quality user experiences.
  • Excellent project management, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills.
  • Experience building user interfaces and/or client applications (strongly preferred).
  • Proven experience in AI-assisted coding or developing solutions that leverage AI technologies.



Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

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Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay


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.