Job Description

The

Office Android Shared Team

powers the shared components and experiences across

Word

,

Excel

, and

PowerPoint

on Android. We focus on delivering best-in-class UX, enabling next-gen collaboration, and ensuring business-critical fundamentals--all while driving engagement for millions of users.

This role offers the opportunity to build high-performance, scalable, and user-friendly features, improve core fundamentals, integrate the latest mobile trends, and bring AI-driven innovation to the Office suite. As a

Senior Software Engineer

you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless productivity experiences on a global scale.
If you're passionate about mobile innovation and making a real impact, let's connect!

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

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Architect, develop, and optimize core components of the Office Android application using Java, Kotlin, and C++. Lead technical design discussions and mentor junior engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless, high-performance experiences. Drive innovation in UX, performance, and reliability across shared mobile infrastructure. Own end-to-end delivery of features, from ideation to release and telemetry analysis. Leverage subject-matter expertise to drive project plans, release plans, and work items in collaboration with stakeholders. Proactively seek new knowledge and adapt to trends, technical solutions, and patterns to improve product availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance.

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.
Deep expertise in C++ and Java / Kotlin Strong understanding of Android architecture, UI frameworks, and performance tuning. Experience with native code integration (JNI) and memory management. Fast learner with good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Strong in analytical problem solving and good fundamentals in CS. Passion for learning new skills with the ability to thrive in a feedback-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with productivity or enterprise-grade mobile applications. Familiarity with accessibility, localization, and internationalization. Proven track record of shipping high-quality apps at scale. Experience in experimentation and using data science to analyse product telemetry.

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.