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Software Developer jobs at Microsoft span cloud, AI, and enterprise product divisions, with visa sponsorship available for international talent across multiple categories. The process is handled in-house by a dedicated immigration team, and sponsorship is treated as a standard part of technical hiring rather than an exception.
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Microsoft Research (MSR) is a multidisciplinary global organization working to create scientific knowledge and deliver innovation that leads to positive human impact at scale. To envision and build the future, we work with our scientific, engineering, academic and business partners to use Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to impact economics, health and society.
The Microsoft Research Americas Engineering team supports several MSR labs (Redmond, New England, New York City, and Montreal) and seeks an innovative and experienced Senior Research Software Engineer on the Agentic Experiences team to drive and contribute to a variety of research projects in various stages of research and productization. You will help deliver quality engineering solutions engaging in AI-native development methods, automation, and agentic workflows to design, build, evaluate, and ship software across Microsoft Research. You will collaborate with other engineers, researchers, and product teams to create innovative vision and drive high quality execution for high-impact and high-scale reach across all of Microsoft’s portfolio, from core models, health, social and economics, coding and development, vision and graphics, systems and networks, and more. You will also be able to contribute to the shape our engineering culture, strategy, and execution, as well as modernize AI engineering practices all in support of accelerating our collective impact across Microsoft Research Americas, Microsoft and beyond.
At Microsoft, our mission—to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more—guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress—people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone.
Responsibilities
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Individual Contributor (IC) Development: Independently design and build software using appropriate artificial intelligence (AI) tools, frameworks and practices across the software development lifecycle (SDLC) in a disciplined manner. Apply innovative AI agentic tooling and workflows for efficient code generation, evaluation, debugging, and refinement. Contribute to all layers of code and infrastructure to bring scientific experiments from prototypes to reliable and scalable products ready for adoption across Microsoft.
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Coding and Design: Owns or collaborates with other engineers on the architecture of solutions, with minimal technical oversight. Applies appropriate coding patterns and best practices (e.g., leveraging state-of-the-art generative artificial intelligence [GenAI], approaches to source code organization, naming conventions). Proactively considers diagnosability, reliability, testability, and maintainability when reviewing code, and understands when code is ready to be shared or delivered.
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Engineering Excellence: Leads by example within the team to produce extensible, maintainable, well-tested, secure, and performant code that adheres to design specifications. Take responsibility for the content of their AI-generated requirements, design documents, code, and other assets, assisting other members of the team to do the same.
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Cross-Project Collaboration: Seek connections between MSR projects, design and develop “better together” systems, architectures, and implementations that align key research in support of facilitating new research as well as product transfers. Build partnerships to align engineering efforts with research priorities and Microsoft’s broader innovation agenda.
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Technical Leadership: Collaborate with MSR Americas engineering leadership to contribute to a cohesive engineering vision. Navigate ambiguity in a dynamic research environment, using tangible intermediate milestones to realize long-term vision.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, Python, Rust, C#, C++, Java, JavaScript OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree and/or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, Python, Rust, C#, C++, Java, JavaScript
- 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, Python, Rust, C#, C++, Java, JavaScript
- OR equivalent experience.
- 2+ years technical leadership experience, defining milestones and helping an engineering team execute on their deliverables
- Demonstrated experience on an engineering team within a research or innovation setting, with responsibilities spanning prototypes to production.
- Experience with Microsoft AI stack, including but not limited to Azure/AI Platform and Copilot based experiences and tools.
- Experience contributing to or delivering AI powered products at scale
- Experience with early stage or first generation product development
Compensation
- The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.
Overview
Microsoft Research (MSR) is a multidisciplinary global organization working to create scientific knowledge and deliver innovation that leads to positive human impact at scale. To envision and build the future, we work with our scientific, engineering, academic and business partners to use Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to impact economics, health and society.
The Microsoft Research Americas Engineering team supports several MSR labs (Redmond, New England, New York City, and Montreal) and seeks an innovative and experienced Senior Research Software Engineer on the Agentic Experiences team to drive and contribute to a variety of research projects in various stages of research and productization. You will help deliver quality engineering solutions engaging in AI-native development methods, automation, and agentic workflows to design, build, evaluate, and ship software across Microsoft Research. You will collaborate with other engineers, researchers, and product teams to create innovative vision and drive high quality execution for high-impact and high-scale reach across all of Microsoft’s portfolio, from core models, health, social and economics, coding and development, vision and graphics, systems and networks, and more. You will also be able to contribute to the shape our engineering culture, strategy, and execution, as well as modernize AI engineering practices all in support of accelerating our collective impact across Microsoft Research Americas, Microsoft and beyond.
At Microsoft, our mission—to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more—guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress—people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone.
Responsibilities
-
Individual Contributor (IC) Development: Independently design and build software using appropriate artificial intelligence (AI) tools, frameworks and practices across the software development lifecycle (SDLC) in a disciplined manner. Apply innovative AI agentic tooling and workflows for efficient code generation, evaluation, debugging, and refinement. Contribute to all layers of code and infrastructure to bring scientific experiments from prototypes to reliable and scalable products ready for adoption across Microsoft.
-
Coding and Design: Owns or collaborates with other engineers on the architecture of solutions, with minimal technical oversight. Applies appropriate coding patterns and best practices (e.g., leveraging state-of-the-art generative artificial intelligence [GenAI], approaches to source code organization, naming conventions). Proactively considers diagnosability, reliability, testability, and maintainability when reviewing code, and understands when code is ready to be shared or delivered.
-
Engineering Excellence: Leads by example within the team to produce extensible, maintainable, well-tested, secure, and performant code that adheres to design specifications. Take responsibility for the content of their AI-generated requirements, design documents, code, and other assets, assisting other members of the team to do the same.
-
Cross-Project Collaboration: Seek connections between MSR projects, design and develop “better together” systems, architectures, and implementations that align key research in support of facilitating new research as well as product transfers. Build partnerships to align engineering efforts with research priorities and Microsoft’s broader innovation agenda.
-
Technical Leadership: Collaborate with MSR Americas engineering leadership to contribute to a cohesive engineering vision. Navigate ambiguity in a dynamic research environment, using tangible intermediate milestones to realize long-term vision.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, Python, Rust, C#, C++, Java, JavaScript OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree and/or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, Python, Rust, C#, C++, Java, JavaScript
- 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, Python, Rust, C#, C++, Java, JavaScript
- OR equivalent experience.
- 2+ years technical leadership experience, defining milestones and helping an engineering team execute on their deliverables
- Demonstrated experience on an engineering team within a research or innovation setting, with responsibilities spanning prototypes to production.
- Experience with Microsoft AI stack, including but not limited to Azure/AI Platform and Copilot based experiences and tools.
- Experience contributing to or delivering AI powered products at scale
- Experience with early stage or first generation product development
Compensation
- The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.
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Align your resume to Microsoft's engineering levels
Microsoft maps Software Developer roles to internal levels (SDE I through Principal). Frame your experience against scope, ownership, and impact, the language their hiring managers use, so your application reads as a level match from the start.
Target teams shipping cloud and AI products
Azure, Microsoft 365, and Copilot are where the bulk of Software Developer hiring happens. Filtering by these product areas in your search puts you in front of teams with consistent headcount approval and active sponsorship pipelines.
Confirm visa type eligibility before your offer stage
Microsoft sponsors H-1B, E-3, and H-1B1 visas depending on your nationality. Knowing which category applies to you before negotiations start means you can ask the right questions about timing and filing without slowing the offer process down.
Prepare your degree equivalency documentation early
H-1B specialty occupation requires a directly related bachelor's degree or equivalent. If your credential is a three-year degree or from a non-U.S. institution, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before your first interview.
Factor H-1B cap timing into your start date expectations
H-1B petitions are subject to an annual cap with an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer outside the filing window, work with Microsoft's immigration team to understand whether cap-exempt filing or an alternative status bridges the gap.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Microsoft sponsor H-1B visas for Software Developers?
Yes, Microsoft sponsors H-1B visas for Software Developer roles as a standard part of its technical hiring process. Microsoft's in-house immigration team handles the filing, including the Labor Condition Application with the DOL. Because the H-1B is subject to an annual cap and lottery, your timeline to a work start date depends on when your offer is made relative to the April filing window.
How do I apply for Software Developer jobs at Microsoft?
Applications go through Microsoft's careers portal, where you can filter by role and location. The process typically involves a recruiter screen, technical phone interviews, and a full virtual or on-site loop covering coding, system design, and behavioral rounds. Migrate Mate lists Microsoft's active Software Developer openings filtered by visa sponsorship type, which makes it easier to find roles that match your specific situation before applying.
Which visa types does Microsoft commonly use for Software Developer roles?
Microsoft sponsors H-1B visas for most nationalities, E-3 visas for Australian citizens, and H-1B1 visas for citizens of Chile and Singapore. For longer-term pathways, Microsoft also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship. The visa type offered depends on your citizenship, not the role itself, so it helps to know which category applies to you before the offer stage.
What qualifications does Microsoft expect for sponsored Software Developer roles?
Most Software Developer positions at Microsoft require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field, which also satisfies the H-1B specialty occupation requirement. Beyond credentials, Microsoft's hiring bars for these roles emphasize proficiency in data structures and algorithms, system design at scale, and demonstrated ownership of shipped software. Relevant internship experience or prior work in cloud, AI, or enterprise software strengthens your profile.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take at Microsoft?
Timeline depends on visa type and when you receive your offer. For H-1B, Microsoft files in April for an October 1 start, so offers made outside that window may require bridging on another status. E-3 and H-1B1 visa petitions can be filed year-round without a cap, often resolving within two to three months. USCIS premium processing is available for faster adjudication and is commonly used by large employers like Microsoft to reduce uncertainty.