Lead Software Engineer - Java
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Join the Microsoft Specialized Cloud (MSC) team, where engineers build and operate highly secure cloud platforms, services, and developer experiences that support mission-critical workloads for U.S. Government customers. MSC software engineering teams design, develop, and evolve technologies that enable customers to operate at scale while meeting specialized security, compliance, and operational requirements. Drawing on expertise across distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, data, reliability, performance, and developer productivity, engineers collaborate across Microsoft to deliver trusted, resilient, and innovative solutions.
Working in Microsoft Specialized Clouds offers unique opportunities to solve technical challenges not commonly found in commercial cloud environments. Engineers build software for highly regulated and security-sensitive scenarios, develop solutions that operate in specialized and restricted environments, and help shape cloud technologies that support critical government missions and services.
We welcome engineers with diverse experiences, perspectives, and approaches to problem solving. We believe innovation is strengthened through inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where individuals can learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully. Whether your experience comes from industry, research, open-source projects, military service, technical training, or other pathways, we encourage you to apply.
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.
This role is targeting a Summer 2027 (May- September) start date.
Required Qualifications:
Other Requirements:
Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able 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:
Preferred Qualifications:
Software Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $85,400 - $168,100 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 $111,100 - $183,700 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
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.
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