Job Description

Join our team to design, build, and optimize the rendering backend platform and robust build/test/release pipelines that empower hundreds of developers to efficiently create, test, and ship front-end features. Our work will accelerate innovation, streamline developer productivity, and enable seamless web experiences for over 500 million users worldwide.

MSN is a personalized content feed powering user experiences across Microsoft. Our mission is to empower every person on the planet to be informed, entertained, and inspired. We are seeking a

Senior Software Engineer

to join us. With nearly 25 years of history, MSN has evolved into a premier content destination with high-quality content, AI-powered user-controlled personalization, and massive global reach. Over the past 4 years, AI and Machine Learning technologies have fueled massive growth, transforming MSN's content moderation, personalization, and content entry points.

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.

Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50- mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

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Design, develop, and optimize rendering technologies to deliver fast, scalable, and visually compelling front-end experiences for users worldwide. Build and maintain automation and CI/CD pipeline solutions, enabling seamless code integration and effective management of one of the largest developer ecosystems. Design, implement, and advance AI agent solutions that intelligently replace traditional automation logic, driving greater efficiency and adaptability in engineering workflows. Develop, enhance, and maintain sophisticated unit, visual parity, and integration test frameworks and protocols to ensure consistent quality, reliability, and performance of rendering features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle architectural challenges, foster innovation, and accelerate developer productivity. Proactively pursue new knowledge and best practices to continually improve the availability, reliability, and observability of rendering platforms and automation pipelines.

Qualifications

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Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python + OR equivalent experience.
2+ years experience with web front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Angular)

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 6+ 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.
Proficient experience to architect and deliver CI/CD pipelines, automation, and workflows using the latest technologies. Ability to develop and design reporting solutions using Power BI, including data modeling and visualization to support business decision-making. Experience with other web and cloud technologies like HTML, CSS, Kubernetes, Azure (or other non-Microsoft cloud platforms) is an asset. Problem-solving skills with an understanding of system design and architecture.

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $114,400 - CAD $203,900 per year.
Find additional pay information here:


https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html



Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 21st, 2025.



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