Job Description
Overview
The Microsoft Windows & Devices (W+D) team is on a journey to deliver iconic end-to-end products across hardware, software, and services that people love and use every day. A core part of the W+D strategy is having desirable and powerful devices that enable the experiences people want. Our work touches the full stack of hardware and OEM partners, the operating system as well as the application layers to protect, manage and improve the Fundamentals of the Windows ecosystem.
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.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a self-driven Senior Software Engineer to help shape the next wave of AI innovations on Windows devices. As we pursue key advances in the areas of AI, silicon and software, we remain laser-focused on establishing Fundamentals as a delighter for the Copilot+ PC brand. If you love the pursuit of excellence and are inspired by the challenge of driving innovations that impact how the world lives, works and plays, then we invite you to an exciting opportunity to innovate, influence, transform, inspire and grow within the W+D Silicon and Fundamentals Team.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 7+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
OR equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in system or embedded software development
Preferred Qualifications
Strong problem solving and debugging skills for modern-day multiprocessor systems (able to write/debug code, use debuggers and diagnostics tools)
Ability to quickly ramp-up on complex and unfamiliar code
Leverage performance profiling and log analysis to understand system behavior
Approach every customer engagement with a profound commitment to their success
Strong communication skills, including ability to clearly express technical concepts in verbal and written forms
Ability to plan work, and work to a plan adapting as necessary in a rapidly evolving environment
Collaborate with internal and external teams to find solutions that are leverageable across multiple architectures and generations
Deliver clear written communication of technical designs and solutions
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
