Senior Software Engineer (Front End Systems)

Microsoft is on a mission to build platforms and products that create and complete magical experiences across Microsoft, to empower every person and organization to achieve more. 

As part of that mission, Microsoft Devices Software team is on a journey to create new experiences on the Windows platform. A fundamental part of our strategy is creating powerful leading products that enable the experiences people want. Creating these new experiences and devices involves close partnership between hardware engineers, software engineers, designers, along with the various partners that closely collaborate to create industry defining firsts. Our customer obsession and our passion for technical excellence are reflected in every product that we ship.

We're looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer (Front End Systems) to work across firmware, drivers and the Windows platform to deliver next generation experiences.

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

• Design, implement, test and support end-to-end experience prototypes on modern Windows-based devices and accessories.
• Drive performance, stability and feature enhancements for the device level experiences aligned with Windows and Devices roadmaps
• Collaborate with teams across Microsoft and the Windows Ecosystem to bring up new experience designs.
• Embody our culture and values

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience designing, developing and debugging in C/C++.
• OR equivalent experience
• 1+ year Working experience with debugging hardware/firmware/software interaction during bring-up and subsequent updates.
• 1+ Year  Hands on experience in Operating Systems, Kernel, Subsystems and Drivers. 
• 1+ year Experience working with Human Interface Devices (HID) and underlying wire protocols (i.e. UART, I2C, SPI and/or USB protocols). 

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• OR equivalent experience.
• Experience developing Win32 applications.
• Windows Kernel Subsystems knowledge (eg Scheduling, Cache, Error Handling, etc). 
• Working knowledge of OS primitives: memory management, scheduling, interrupts, threading and ACPI is an added advantage. 
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies. 
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.  
• Good to have knowledge in Azure. 

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $153,600 - $250,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay   

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until March 17, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or e