Are you interested in joining one of the most exciting teams and working on the fastest growing product in Microsoft? Then look no further than Microsoft Teams Messaging team based in Silicon Valley (SVC Messaging). You will be building innovative enterprise messaging and GenAI solutions that leverage state of the art Web and AI technologies to deliver the next evolution of collaboration and productivity features for Microsoft Teams. The SVC Messaging team provides exciting opportunities in building messaging and communication features that meet the needs of millions of engaging users of the fastest growing product in Microsoft's history. This is a unique opportunity to grow and apply your knowledge of innovative technology and application architecture in a broad scope to have a significant impact. We are looking for creative problem solvers and diverse thinkers—people who care about culture as well as developing features and engaging the communities they serve. We believe that why we do things is as important as what we do. Big vision, an inclusive purpose, a passion for quality, curiosity as well as grit, and an investment in fun and collaboration are what lead to remarkable results. As a **Software Engineer II** , you will be an integral part of our tight-knit group of dedicated problem solvers. The ideal candidate should be able to quickly make an impact on the team and work with the larger Teams engineering organization to deliver an innovative and meaningful experience to hundreds of millions of Microsoft Teams users. 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** + Design, implementation, and testing of multiple new messaging and AI features. + Build user experiences that work great across multiple devices and browsers. + Write and maintain unit tests and automated integration or end-to-end tests. + The ideal candidate has the drive and experience building web and GenAI applications in enterprise and/or consumer markets. + Experience in React framework and TypeScript/JavaScript is a requirement. + Collaborate with partner teams to meet engineering goals. + Manage individual projects or feature priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. + Embody our Culture  (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture) **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python + OR equivalent experience. + Engineering experience with large scale complex modern web development stacks like React and GraphQL. **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:** + 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 Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python + OR equivalent experience. + Strong knowledge of computer science, algorithms, and design patterns. Strong passion for delivering high-quality, large-scale services. + Ability to appreciate complex problems with a thorough design and collaborate with multiple partners on common goals. + Experience with unit-test, continuous integration, and test-driven development. + Experience with telemetry and data-driven development. + Experience with web performance profiling and analysis. Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $83,600 - CAD $159,600 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 April 3, 2025. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .