The goal of the Neurodiversity Hiring Program (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/inside-microsoft/cross-disability/neurodiversityhiring?msockid=025bd02f88a461952086c20589636017) is to build an inclusive hiring approach that recognizes and embraces the strengths of Neurodiverse candidates. Neurodiversity encompasses a wide range of cognitive differences, such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia & dyscalculia.

At Microsoft, we know there are many pathways into the technology industry and into our organization. We're constantly looking for new ways to create unconventional entry points for talent and leverage the skills and experiences of talent from outside the traditional academic paths. Founded in 2015, Microsoft Leap's (https://leap.microsoft.com/en-US/) mission is to recruit, develop, and skill talent with a variety of backgrounds for?employability into the technology industry worldwide. The program offers an immersive 16-week experience for those who have a base foundation of technical training. Microsoft Leap combines in-classroom learning with hands-on engineering projects, working on real teams and real products within our organization.

As a Software Engineer in Microsoft Leap, you will work with teammates to solve problems and build innovative software solutions. You will apply your passion for customers and product quality as you provide technical guidance to Technical Program Managers and Product Managers. You will learn and adopt relevant new technologies, tools, methods, and processes to leverage in your solutions. This opportunity will enable you to advance your career by designing, developing, and testing next-generation software.

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.

This Microsoft Leap Cohort will begin on January 19th, 2026, and finish on May 8th, 2026. Throughout the Microsoft Leap cohort, participants will commit to working 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Applies engineering principles to solve complex problems through sound and creative engineering.???

Works with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a feature.?

Quickly learns new engineering methods and incorporates them into work processes.???

Seeks feedback and applies internal or industry best practices to improve technical solutions.???

Demonstrates skill in time management and completing software projects in a cooperative team environment.?

Reviews current developments and proactively seeks new knowledge that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operating at scale.?

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Completion of relevant training in one of these areas:

Graduated from a coding academy or boot camp and have previous work experience in any field

OR Self-taught programmer demonstrating recent development projects or professional experience

OR Degree from a community college in computer science or related field

OR Degree from a college/university in computer science or related field with a previous career in tech, plus a 2+ year career break

OR Military veterans with technical training or experience, including those transitioning from active duty or with prior service in technical roles

OR equivalent experience

Eligible for the Neurodiversity Hiring Program.

Other Requirements:?

Due to the nature and duration of this role, Microsoft will not provide immigration sponsorship. Candidates must have valid work authorization in the United States for the duration of this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with object-oriented programming or other programming paradigms.

The base pay range for this internship is USD $5610.00 - $11010.00 per month. 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 $7270.00 - $12030.00 per month.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-intern-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for this role until August 21, 2025

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