
Senior Software Engineer
Microsoft · Posted Oct 24
Software, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and hardware services
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About the role
The Surface Team builds devices that express the Windows vision through close partnership between hardware and software engineers, designers, and manufacturing. The Surface Windows Display team develops display technologies and solutions for OEM products, including display drivers. This role involves leading design and architecture of complex software systems, developing display drivers, and working with third-party teams.
What you will do
- Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems, engineering roadmaps, making key decisions that affect the project's direction.
- Deliver high quality results with full ownership.
- Create a strong culture of engineering excellence, customer passion, collaboration, diversity and inclusion.
- Hire and develop the best talent.
- Must be self-driven, curious to learn, proactive and result oriented.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Software Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Experience: At least 8 years of experience in embedded domain working on drivers and firmware.
- Development Skills: Proficiency in C/C++ and driver development.
- Problem Solving: Strong debugging skills for modern multiprocessor systems, including using hardware-level code debuggers and diagnostic tools. Familiarity with debugging tools like windbg is a plus.
- Communication: Effective verbal and written communication, from block diagrams to low-level C code explanations.
- Adaptability: Ability to plan work and adjust as needed in a dynamic global environment.
- Technical Acumen: Capability to understand and integrate technical concepts across various disciplines.
- Enthusiasm: Motivated and self-driven attitude.
- Travel: Some travel may be required.
- Deep background and understanding in Windows and PC architecture, including driver architecture.
- Windows driver development framework(WDF/KMDF/UMDF) knowledge.
- Working knowledge of display technologies like DP, HDR, OLED.
- Working knowledge of HW like GPU, TCON.
- Experience in display color calibration.
- Enthusiastic, motivated and self-driven.
- High tolerance to ambiguity and ability make progress in the face of it.
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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