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Senior Software Engineer
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Aug 23, 2025 | |
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OverviewAs a Senior Software Engineer in the Microsoft Store team, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of the Windows app distribution components and the foundational layers of the Microsoft Store application. Our team is focused on ensuring that Windows users at home, work, and school find it easy to discover and engage with the experiences they needmostand thatIndependent Software Vendors (ISVs)are excited to build Windows experiences because they can innovate, differentiate, and exceed their business goals on Windows.You'll deliver reliable, scalable, and performant infrastructure that enables seamless app experiences for millions of users. This opportunity will allow you to deepen your understanding of Windows app distribution architecture, build scalable systems that power the Microsoft Store experience, and grow your engineering skills through hands-on contributions to critical platform components. By joining our team you'll collaborate with experienced engineers and ship high-quality software at scale.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.
ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with stakeholders, such as product, design, and data, to define technical requirements and translate them into scalable design specifications.Independently design, implement, and maintain features and services with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability.Serve as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) for critical services, leading incident response and driving root cause analysis and long-term fixes.Contribute to architectural discussions and help evolve the system design to meet future scalability and reliability goals.Drive improvements in engineering practices, including CI/CD, testing, observability, and operational excellence.Stay current with industry trends and apply new technologies and practices to improve the product and development process.Embody our culture and value | |