Software Engineer II/ C C++

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

Software Engineer II

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 field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#or Python
• OR equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of systems programming and OS resource management.
• Experience with performance optimization including algorithmic, data structures, and locality.
• Demonstrated experience using analytical, problem solving, and debugging skillsets.
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills for modern-day multiprocessor systems (able to write/debug code, use debuggers and diagnostics tools)
• Leverage performance profiling and log analysis to understand system behaviour.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to find solutions that are leverageable across multiple architectures and generations.
  

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:

• 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

• Solid 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.
• Solid 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.
  

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