Backend Engineer at Microsoft in San Jose

Microsoft is hiring a Backend Engineer in San Jose, California, United States. This full-time role focuses on data analyst where you will collect, clean, and analyse large datasets to support business decision-making.

About Microsoft

Microsoft develops, licenses, and supports software, services, devices, and solutions including Windows, Microsoft 365, Azure cloud, LinkedIn, and Teams.

About the Role

As a Backend Engineer at Microsoft, you will collect, clean, and analyse large datasets to support business decision-making while contributing to the team's objectives and broader company goals.

Microsoft is based in San Jose, California, United States, and this role is expected to work from the office. This provides opportunities for face-to-face collaboration, mentorship, and team building. Specific work arrangements are discussed during the interview process.

About the Team

You will join a team of 12 professionals working on data analyst projects. The team collaborates with cross-functional partners to deliver projects on time and maintain high standards of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyse large datasets to support business decision-making
• Build dashboards and visualisations using BI tools (Looker, Tableau, or Power BI)
• Write SQL queries to extract and transform data from multiple sources
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders across the organisation
• Design and run A/B tests to measure the impact of product or business changes
• Collaborate with data engineers to improve data quality and accessibility

Requirements

• Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or related field
• Proficiency in SQL for querying and manipulating data
• Experience with data visualisation tools (Looker, Tableau, Power BI, or similar)
• Working knowledge of Python or R for data analysis
• Understanding of statistical methods and hypothesis testing
• Strong analytical thinking and business acumen

What We Offer

• $71,716 – $91,226 per year


• Health and wellness benefits


• Retirement savings plans


• Paid time off and holiday schedule


• Learning and development opportunities


• Flexible working arrangements


• Employee wellness programs


• Team building activities

Benefits vary by location, employment type, and individual circumstances. Review the full job posting for complete details.

Career Growth

Microsoft supports professional growth through mentorship, learning budgets, and defined career paths. Team members are encouraged to develop new skills and take on increasing responsibility over time.

Location

This position is based in San Jose, California, United States. Candidates should be based in or willing to relocate to the specified location. Our office provides a collaborative environment with modern amenities.

How to Apply

If you are ready to make an impact at Microsoft, we encourage you to apply. Submit your application through the link below and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch. We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to respond within 5 business days.