Software Engineer
Microsoft · Posted Oct 12
Software, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and hardware services
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About the role
The Windows + Devices Fundamentals team is responsible for the reliability, compatibility, performance, battery life, and sustainability of Windows devices, working across hardware and OEM partners, the operating system, and application layers. As advances in AI, silicon, and software create new opportunities, the team is building the next generation of Windows device optimizations. This early-career Software Engineer role involves analyzing telemetry and trace data, debugging system issues, and developing and testing code that improves experiences across operating-system and application layers.
What you will do
- Analyze telemetry and trace data, with support from experienced engineers, to understand software and hardware behavior on individual devices and at scale.
- Investigate system issues using debugging and performance-analysis tools.
- Identify optimization opportunities and contribute to the design and implementation of improvements.
- Develop, test, and maintain code that improves experiences across operating-system and application layers.
- Deliver reliable, high-quality solutions by following sound engineering practices and incorporating feedback from code and design reviews.
- Use data to evaluate solutions, validate improvements, and support engineering decisions.
- Collaborate with team members and partner teams to deliver improvements across the Windows ecosystem.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
- OR equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience gained through coursework, internships, or professional work in software development, debugging, or systems analysis.
- Familiarity with debugging techniques and an interest in system performance and optimization.
- Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including testing, code quality, and maintainability.
- Solid programming, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to learn new technologies, collaborate effectively, and use data to support decisions.
- Coursework, internship, or project experience with operating systems or system-level development.
- Familiarity with Windows internals, performance analysis, or power optimization.
- Interest in learning how hardware, firmware, operating systems, and applications interact.
- Exposure to telemetry, data analysis, statistics, or cloud data platforms.
- Experience collaborating on team projects and communicating technical ideas clearly.
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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