Software Engineer 2 (frontend)

Microsoft is a global technology company that creates software, cloud services, devices and related solutions for consumers and enterprises. As a Software Engineer 2 focused on frontend work, the role centers on building and maintaining the user‑facing parts of Microsoft’s applications and platforms. Day‑to‑day tasks typically include writing clean, maintainable JavaScript or TypeScript code, implementing UI components with frameworks such as React or Angular, collaborating with product designers and backend engineers to translate specifications into functional interfaces, performing code reviews, writing unit and integration tests, and debugging issues that arise in development or staging environments. The engineer is expected to follow established coding standards, participate in agile ceremonies, and contribute to improving performance, accessibility and reliability of the frontend experience. This position suits candidates with several years of frontend development experience, strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, familiarity with modern component libraries, and an understanding of web performance and accessibility principles. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, is typically expected.