Microsoft Careers 2026 Hiring Software Engineer

CyberTecz; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Microsoft is seeking a Software Engineer to design, implement, and operate production cloud services within the Universal Print team. You will contribute to backend services and REST APIs, write high-quality code with unit tests, and participate in code reviews and design discussions to deliver reliable commercial-scale software.

Join a collaborative team that offers learning in cloud fundamentals, service reliability, and security best practices while working across the service lifecycle from

Qualifications

• Experience writing software in C#/.NET or similar OO languages.
• Understanding RESTful APIs and basic web concepts.
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows and modern development tools.
• Foundational knowledge of software quality, including unit testing.
• Internship or project experience building cloud-connected or service-based applications.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms or distributed systems concepts.
• Exposure to Windows OS internals and system services.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or automated testing.
• Interest in operating and improving reliable production services.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and maintain features for a global cloud service with guidance.
• Contribute to backend services and REST APIs using modern engineering practices.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code and accompanying unit tests.
• Assist with monitoring service health and investigating issues in live environments.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and team planning activities.
• Learn and apply security, privacy, and compliance best practices in production services.

Skills

C#/.NET

RESTful APIs

Git-based workflows

Unit testing

Cloud platforms

Distributed systems

Windows internals

CI/CD

Security & compliance

Education

B.E./B.Tech

Tools

Git

Job description

Microsoft Careers 2026 Hiring Software Engineer

Explore Microsoft Careers 2026 hiring opportunities for Software Engineers. Learn about software engineering roles, required technical skills, qualifications, career opportunities, and how to apply for the latest Microsoft jobs. This guide is useful for freshers and experienced professionals looking to build a career at Microsoft.

• Designation: Software Engineer
• Company: Microsoft
• Educational Qualification: B.E/B.Tech
• Experience Required: 0 – 1 Year
• Compensation:Best in Industry

Job Overview:

Printing is a fundamental utility of modern computing. Universal Print is Microsoft’s cloud‑based print service, part of theWindows and Devices organization, that replaces traditional print servers with a secure, scalable Azure platform integrated with Microsoft 365.

As aSoftware Engineeron the Universal Print team, you will contribute to building and operating production cloud services used by customers around the world. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers in a collaborative, startup‑style team within Microsoft, gaining hands‑on experience across the service lifecycle—from development and testing to deployment and live operation. This role provides solid learning opportunities in backend services, cloud fundamentals, and service reliability while building systems customers depend on every day.

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/Minimum Qualifications:

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:

• Academic, internship, or early professional experience writing software in C#/.NET or similar object‑oriented languages.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and basic web or service concepts.
• Familiarity with Git‑based workflows and modern development tools.
• Foundational knowledge of software quality, including unit testing.
• Internship or project experience building cloud‑connected or service‑based applications.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms or distributed systems concepts.
• Exposure to Windows OS internals, system services, or platform components.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or automated testing.
• Interest in operating and improving reliable production services.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, test, and maintain features for a global cloud service with guidance.
• Contribute to backend services and REST APIs using modern engineering practices.
• Write high‑quality, maintainable code and accompanying unit tests.
• Assist with monitoring service health and investigating issues in live environments.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and team planning activities.
• Learn and apply security, privacy, and compliance best practices in production services.