Microsoft
Senior Software Engineer - VS Code (GitHub - CoreAI)
$120K–$261K
Redmond, WA · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years of technical engineering experience; equivalent experience is accepted. Preferred: 5+ years of software engineering experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
About the job
Build and improve VS Code editing, development, and GitHub Copilot experiences, from product direction through implementation and post-release improvements.
What you'll do
- Identify opportunities and shape technical direction using user feedback, experimentation, and engineering insight.
- Design, implement, test, and deliver VS Code features while coordinating contributors and partner teams.
- Monitor outcomes after release and improve quality, responsiveness, reliability, and engineering tools.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 4+ years of technical engineering experience coding in JavaScript, TypeScript, or RUST, or equivalent experience.
- Pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years.
Nice to have
- 5+ years of software engineering experience delivering and maintaining production features or substantial components.
- Experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, or Rust; interactive applications; APIs or extension points; user feedback or telemetry; AI-powered features; developer tools; or open-source projects.
Pay
USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year (base salary); USD $160,200 - $261,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
TypeScript, Rust, JavaScript, VS Code, GitHub Copilot
AI focus
Build Copilot workflows that help developers delegate coding tasks, inspect changes, and validate work; develop AI-powered features and use practical judgment about AI coding tools.
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