Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft Corporation; Old Toronto; Remote; CAD 108,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as a Senior Software Engineer, where you will play a key role in developing innovative features across a variety of Microsoft products. This position offers the unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge machine learning projects that impact billions of users worldwide. If you are passionate about coding and eager to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to a culture of innovation and inclusion, while working remotely with a talented team dedicated to delivering exceptional user experiences.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in various languages.
• Experience in end-to-end project development and debugging production-level code.

Responsibilities

• Write efficient, production-grade code and design user experiences.
• Adapt to new trends and proactively seek knowledge.

Skills

C/C++

C#

Go

Rust

Machine Learning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Job description

The Applied Sciences Group (ASG) is looking for a generalist Senior Software Engineer to help us create innovative features across Windows and other Microsoft products.

ASG is a unique, nimble, multidisciplinary team that turns cutting-edge ideas into shipping products by composing research, incubation, rapid prototyping, and human-centered development. As part of ASG, you'll directly shape experiences used by billions of people — from Windows (running on over a billion devices) to Microsoft 365 (used by 70% of Fortune 500 enterprises) and beyond.

Some of our favorite work includes:

• Semantic Index , a high-performance vector store for operating systems, integral to Windows Recall and improved Windows Search .

• Voice experiences for Copilot on Windows.

• Microsoft Journal , an AI-powered inking app designed for pen and touch .

You'll be joining a team of highly experienced software developers working on exciting, machine learning-powered features in Windows, Copilot, and standalone products. Our focus evolves often, so you'll need to be comfortable diving into a wide variety of projects across the tech stack.

If you’re curious about how things work, passionate about innovation, and driven to ship magical experiences at the intersection of cutting-edge machine learning, software engineering, and user experience — ASG is the place for you.

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.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

• Write correct, efficient, and production-grade code.

• Design and defend high quality user experiences that delight our customers.

• Work remotely, as part of a larger remote team.

• Be comfortable with a fast-paced environment and a high level of ambiguity.

• Proactively seek new knowledge and adapt to new trends and technical solutions.

• Embody Microsoft and ASGculture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) and values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C/C++, C#, Go, or Rust

• OR equivalent experience

• 4+ years end-to-end project development experience.

• 4+ years developing and debugging production-level code.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science OR related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C++, Go, or Rust.

• OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C++, Go, or Rust.

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $108,100 - CAD $199,700 per year.

Find additional pay information here:

https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 13, 2025.

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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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .