Software Engineer Apprenticeship
Microsoft · Posted Oct 12
Software, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and hardware services
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About the role
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and its engineering teams build innovative software solutions used worldwide. This Software Engineering Apprenticeship is intended for 2026 graduates with no prior full-time employment. The apprentice will work with teammates on real-world projects, determining user requirements, learning new engineering methods, and developing and testing programs using technologies such as Java, Python, and HTML5.
What you will do
- Apply engineering principles to solve complex problems through sound and creative engineering.
- Work with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a feature.
- Understand the business context and business/ end-user requirements for the program
- Quickly learns new engineering methods and incorporates them into work processes.
- Seek feedback and apply internal or industry best practices to improve technical solutions.
- Demonstrate skill in time management and completing software projects in a cooperative team environment.
- Review current developments and proactively seek new knowledge that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale.
- Develop and test programs (such as Java, Python and HTML5) aligned with design specifications using best practices like reusability and exception handling. Maintain documentation for code, test cases, and reusable components.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 2026 graduate in Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Preferred qualifications
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and operating systems
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is a multinational technology company that develops, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products, services, and hardware devices. Best known for its Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365 productivity suite, and Xbox gaming consoles, the company has expanded heavily into enterprise cloud computing via Azure and advanced artificial intelligence solutions. As one of the world's most valuable public enterprises, it empowers individuals and businesses globally through innovative digital transformation.
- Industry
- Software
- Company size
- 228,000+ employees
- Founded
- April 4, 1975
- Location
- Redmond, Washington, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Vice Chair and President
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