Software Quality Engineer II

The Mixed Reality Defense Team as part of the Experience + Devices organization at Microsoft is at the forefront of revolutionizing military training and operations. The Mixed Reality Defense Team is hiring an experienced Software Quality Engineer II to join a dynamic product team which works on cutting edge technology tailored to the real-world challenges soldiers face. 

As Software Quality Engineer II, you will be responsible for the design, development, and execution of automated test cases to ensure the quality and reliability of our defense software products. The work you do will be with the goal of saving lives and bringing service members home safely. 

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. 

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automated tools and test infrastructure for validating components, features, and interfaces. 
• Works with Platform and Experiences developers to implement testable ports in product source code. 
• Collaborates with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand product requirements and develop effective test cases. 
• Translate customer requirements and product goals into appropriate tests. 
• Analyzes test results, identify issues and trends, and provide actionable insights to improve product quality. 
• Drives continuous improvement in the test automation process through the adoption of appropriate tools, technologies, and methodologies. 
• A majority of your time will involve developing code in C++, Unity, and C#. 

 Embody our Culture  &  Values 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years software industry experience
  • OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 2+ year(s) software industry experience.
  • OR equivalent experience or capabilities.
• 3+ years of experience in automation frameworks or infrastructure. 
• 2+ years of experience working in Augmented/Virtual Reality.

Other Requirements

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:  

• This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of citizenship, U.S. permanent residency, or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C.