Senior Software Engineer
 Microsoft | |
$119,800.00 - $234,700.00 / yr
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 United States, California, Mountain View | |
 Mar 03, 2026 | |
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Overview
Microsoft 365 is the fastest growing cloud services business in Microsoft. M365 brings together cloud versions of our most trusted communications and collaboration products like Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive and Skype with the desktop suite of Office products in an always up-to-date integrated service offering. CapSense is the capacity planning and decisioning platform under the Microsoft 365 Core organization. We are building the foundation to ensure M365 has the right infrastructure, in the right place, at the right timeto power Microsoft 365 and Substrate experience-from Exchange and Teams to Copilot and future AI driven workloads. We build large scale systems that transform complex demand, supply, lifecycle, and operational signals into actionable plans and automated decisionsthat directly influence multi-billion-dollar infrastructure investments. Our mission is to build the reliable, intelligent, and scalable capacity planning and allocation platforms that improve predictability, utilization, and cost efficiency across the fleet. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineerto lead the critical software solutions, with a strong focus on automation, data driven decisioning, and AI assisted planning. This role combines deep engineering fundamentals with architectural ownership, technical leadership, and a forward-looking mindset toward applying AI responsibly at hyperscale. 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 As a Senior Software Engineer in CapSense, you will:
Qualifications Required Qualifications:
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:
Software Engineering IC4 - 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, read more about requesting accommodations. | |