MICROSOFT CORPORATION has the following job opportunity: Software Engineer Responsible for developing or testing computer software applications, systems or services. Evaluate requirements, estimate development costs, design and implement the software, review the design and implementation, improve the development process, perform unit testing, communicate status, analyze risks and compromises, integrate software into a larger system, or diagnose and resolve issues. Act as a leader within his or her software feature team based upon a deep understanding of a specific technical area or demonstrated leadership in an engineering practice. May be assigned to various projects that utilize the required technical skills to deploy successful product releases, from early product definition and scoping to detailed specification, implementation and roll-out phases.  Education: Bachelor's or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, Physics, or a related field. Experience: 60 months of progressive, post-baccalaureate software development experience formulating and analyzing software requirements.  Education or Experience in: Data Structures; Distributed Systems; Algorithms; Unit Testing; Web Services; Visual Studio; and Web Apps.  Telecommuting permitted 50% or more but less than 100% per week within same geographic location as assigned Microsoft office location. Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., 40 hour per week.  The offered base pay range for this specific position is $209,600 to $229,600 per year.  Number of openings: One. Job Site: Redmond, WA. No training required.  Job Ref #: MIC64343

Microsoft has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

At Microsoft certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus, and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role. Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of employment with Microsoft and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 10 scheduled paid holidays, and up to 80 hours Holistic Health Time Off. Additionally, hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid vacation time, and salaried/exempt employees have Discretionary Time Off (DTO).

Interested applicants should submit their resumes directly with Microsoft Corporation through the job posting hosted on the company’s site using the following link: https://ntfyjobs-microsoft.icims.com/jobs/33876/software-engineer/job