Software Engineering IC2 – Microsoft

Posting Date: Sep 11, 2025 | Role Type: Individual Contributor | Discipline: Software Engineering

Official Job Description

Overview: Digital Trust & Safety (DigiTS) at Microsoft is seeking a Software Engineer passionate about building and operating large-scale, distributed, backend services using native Azure Cloud products. This role contributes to Microsoft’s mission of safeguarding human rights, promoting digital safety, and protecting user experience globally.

Responsibilities

Contribute to design documents, dependencies, and scalable solutions using emerging technologies (AI/ML, .NET Core, Serverless, Azure).
Work with stakeholders to define user requirements and break down tasks into smaller, manageable work items.
Participate in on-call rotations, respond to alerts, and proactively improve platform SLAs.
Stay updated with new technologies to improve availability, reliability, and performance.
Balance digital safety with privacy and regulatory expectations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
1+ years of engineering experience with C# or other programming languages.
1+ years building and maintaining cloud-native services (preferably Azure, AWS, or GCP).
Must clear Microsoft Cloud Background Check (every 2 years).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing distributed backend systems with cloud-native platforms.
Familiarity with enterprise-grade data processing services.
Strong debugging, testing, and scalable system design skills.

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Position Summary

As a Software Engineer IC2 in Microsoft’s Digital Trust & Safety team, you will build and operate secure, distributed cloud-native services that ensure safety, compliance, and reliability across Microsoft’s platforms. You’ll collaborate with engineers, product managers, and data scientists to protect users and maintain Microsoft’s reputation worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy backend services on Azure Cloud.
Support real-time monitoring and incident response.
Enhance system scalability and performance through automation and cloud solutions.
Work with global teams to ensure digital safety and compliance.

Expected CTC

₹18 – 28 LPA (approx.) depending on skills, experience, and location.

Skills Required

Languages: C#, .NET Core, or similar backend programming languages.
Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure (preferred), AWS, or GCP.
System Design: Distributed systems, scalability, and performance optimization.
Soft Skills: Collaboration, problem-solving, adaptability, and clear communication.

Day-to-Day Work

Develop and maintain backend services handling enterprise-level workloads.
Participate in code reviews and design discussions.
Monitor production systems, respond to incidents, and improve SLAs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business and compliance goals.

Career Growth & Outlook

Microsoft offers a clear growth trajectory: IC2 → IC3 → Senior Engineer → Principal Engineer. Opportunities exist to move into specialized areas like cloud security, AI/ML systems, and leadership roles.

Why Join Microsoft?

Impact: Protect millions of users worldwide with cutting-edge safety technology.
Innovation: Work on AI, ML, and distributed cloud systems.
Work-Life Balance: Up to 50% remote flexibility with global collaboration.
Benefits: Industry-leading healthcare, education resources, discounts, generous PTO, and more.

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