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U.S. military and veterans

Zane, Security Software Engineer at Microsoft
Zane, Security Software Engineer

We still serve

Every year 200,000 people leave active duty for civilian life. Men and women who formerly served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard continue to positively impact the world by excelling in their diverse careers at Microsoft.
Learn how we’re opening doors for U.S veterans
We still serve

Hear from our veterans

"MSSA gives service members time to think about what they want to do when they get out—and perhaps discover a passion for technology they didn’t realize they had."
— Solaire , Service Engineer, Signals Intelligence Analyst, USMC
"Now I wake up every morning and I know that I’m doing something that’s just as challenging and just as rewarding as being a Marine."
— Ryan , Software Engineer, Former Sergeant, USMC
"I had the opportunity to learn what I call more collaborative leadership: the ability to give and take, to understand where to hold the line, where not to hold the line."
— Mark , Account Executive, Air Force Colonel, Department of Defense
“A lot of things we do here are things we did in the military: solving problems, completing tasks, taking things one step at a time until, eventually, you get a great product."
— Anthony, Software Engineer for Windows, Sergeant, USMC
Bernard , Technical Account Manager, Sergeant, Special Forces
“I have great mentors, great team leaders, people that I can grab coffee with, sit down with, and get a different perspective.”
— Bernard, Technical Account Manager, Sergeant, Special Forces

Own your future

No matter where you are in your military career, we can help you lay the foundation for future professional success at Microsoft and beyond.

Current service members
Our Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA) offers specialized training, career guidance, and—upon program completion—an interview at Microsoft or one of our hiring partners.
Learn more about the MSSA program
Former service members
Microsoft is actively seeking former military service members for a variety of roles throughout the company. Search our job listings to find opportunities, apply your skills, and forge a new career path.
Explore career opportunities
Student veterans
Microsoft offers internships and onboarding programs for student veterans who are working toward a degree in a STEM field.
Read about student programs

We see the whole person

Microsoft has a total wellness mindset. We consider you and your family’s physical wellbeing, emotional satisfaction, financial stability and desire for growth.

Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA)

Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA)

Microsoft supports military men and women with the necessary training and resources to empower them to succeed in the tech industry.
Visit the Microsoft Software and Systems Academy site

Additional tools for your next career

We’re here to serve you. Find all the necessary resources to jumpstart a new career or deepen your knowledge in a field you’re already familiar with.

Resources

Find career, networking, product and educational resources specific to military veterans.

Microsoft Learning

Fulfill your potential, learn new skills, and make the most of your investment in Microsoft technology with certification, classroom training, e-learning, and books from Microsoft and Microsoft Learning Partners.

Cleared Technology Careers

Maintain your clearance with a technology career! Learn how you can join our global mission and help shape the future of the world.

Veterans keep performing

Former service members have put their unique skills and knowledge to use in jobs across hundreds of teams at Microsoft. Read on to discover how they turned their military experience into civilian technology careers.

Marine pursues tech training to land his dream job

One Marine discovered that what he learned in the Marines—the importance of always being there for one another—also carries over to his career at Microsoft.

Andrea Pohlman: serving her country serving her customers

Like a lot of veterans, Andrea Pohlman joined the military right out of high school. The Air Force was her first job—her first on-the-job training—and it led to her current career at Microsoft.

Microsoft training helps green beret become a service engineer

The Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA) offered the training and mentorship that helped him land a job at Microsoft and better support his wife and children.

Learning to lead: Microsoft director’s success started in the arm

Whether it was on sports teams, as a major in the Army, or in his current role as director of talent management at Microsoft, Cutler is at his best when he's helping others succeed.