Senior Software Engineer

Overview

The Office Android Shared Team powers the shared components and experiences across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on Android. We focus on delivering best-in-class UX, enabling next-gen collaboration, and ensuring business-critical fundamentals—all while driving engagement for millions of users. 

This Senior Software Engineer role offers the opportunity to build high-performance, scalable, and user-friendly features, improve core fundamentals, integrate the latest mobile trends, and bring AI-driven innovation to the Office suite. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless productivity experiences on a global scale. 

If you're passionate about mobile innovation and making a real impact, let’s connect! 

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


Qualifications

Required/Minimum 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, C++, C#, Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, or Python.
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of Android architecture, UI frameworks, and performance tuning.
• Experience with native code integration (JNI) and memory management.
• Fast learner with good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills 
• Strong in analytical problem solving and good fundamentals in CS.
• Passion for learning new skills with the ability to thrive in a feedback-driven environment.  

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:

• Master'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, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
  • OR 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, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Experience with productivity or enterprise-grade mobile applications.
• Familiarity with accessibility, localization, and internationalization.
• Proven track record of shipping high-quality apps at scale.
• Experience in experimentation and using data science to analyze product telemetry. 

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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