Title: Software Engineer – Cloud Consoles Team
Organization: Microsoft
Location: Multiple Locations, United States (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: October 12, 2025
Posted On: October 4, 2025
Compensation: USD $84,200 – $165,200 annually (varies by location; competitive benefits and perks included)
Travel Requirement: 0–25%
About the Opportunity
Microsoft is inviting talented engineers to join its Cloud Consoles Team—a division responsible for building the distributed systems that power mission-critical services such as Serial Console, Cloud Shell, and upcoming cloud infrastructure innovations. This position offers a rare chance to design, develop, and manage large-scale systems that directly impact millions of users worldwide.
Within the first year, the Software Engineer will transition from onboarding and contributing to small-scale improvements to leading backend features, handling multiple workstreams, and shaping the future of Microsoft’s cloud platforms.
What Makes This Role Stand Out
The Cloud Consoles team emphasizes technical depth, collaboration, and innovation. Engineers joining this unit will work in an environment that fosters transparency, shared learning, and customer-focused problem-solving. Every project contributes to Microsoft’s mission of empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more—a goal that underpins the company’s inclusive and growth-oriented culture.
Core Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain backend services for Microsoft’s Serial Console, Cloud Shell, and future cloud infrastructure tools.
- Develop secure, reliable, and scalable distributed systems serving millions of global users.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including UX, product, and operations—to deliver end-to-end technical solutions.
- Participate in code and architecture reviews, ensuring quality, maintainability, and scalability.
- Diagnose, optimize, and enhance performance and system reliability.
- Engage in on-call rotations and handle incident responses to maintain high service availability.
- Continuously adopt new technologies and engineering best practices in the cloud ecosystem.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The successful candidate is a technically skilled, detail-oriented engineer who thrives in collaborative, large-scale environments. They are passionate about distributed systems and eager to build products that enhance the global cloud experience.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience coding in one or more of the following languages: C++, Rust, C#, Go, Java, or Python.
- Strong understanding of networking, cloud infrastructure, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ years of hands-on software engineering experience in backend or distributed systems.
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to design and ship scalable cloud solutions.
Security & Compliance Requirements
Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft’s internal and external security screening standards. This includes passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire and every two years thereafter.
Career Growth Path
In the first 60 days, engineers will gain deep familiarity with team systems and architecture while tackling small improvements. By the 120-day mark, they will lead backend feature development and contribute to significant cloud service enhancements. Within six months, they’ll deliver impactful features or participate in a new initiative and begin on-call rotations—paving the way toward greater ownership and technical leadership within their first year.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base Salary: USD $84,200 – $165,200 annually (higher ranges in the San Francisco Bay Area and NYC: $109,000 – $180,400).
- Benefits Include:
- Industry-leading healthcare
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Generous paid time off
- Employee savings and investment programs
- Discounts on Microsoft products and services
- Educational and professional development resources
- Networking and community engagement opportunities
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender identity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during the hiring process to ensure accessibility for all candidates.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply directly through Microsoft’s careers page:
careers.microsoft.com
Applications will remain open until October 12, 2025.
