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Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft

Microsoft

Software Engineering
USD 119,800-234,700 / year
Posted on Jul 18, 2025

Senior Software Engineer

Redmond, Washington, United States

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Date posted
Jul 17, 2025
Job number
1845745
Work site
Up to 50% work from home
Travel
0-25 %
Role type
Individual Contributor
Profession
Software Engineering
Discipline
Software Engineering
Employment type
Full-Time

Overview

Microsoft Windows & Devices 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 fundamental part of our strategy is having desirable and powerful devices that enable the experiences people want. Creating these new experiences and devices involves close partnership between hardware engineers, software engineers, designers, and manufacturing along with the various industry partners that closely collaborate to create industry defining firsts. Our obsession for the right experience with our passion to enable everyone to do and be their best is reflected in the devices that Windows ships.


We are seeking a driven Senior Software Engineer with a background in Windows development to actively contribute towards the delivery of high quality, compelling Windows experiences on innovating silicon platforms. This position involves partnering closely with silicon architects, Independent Hardware Vendors (IHVs), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and Windows OS platform teams to deliver end-to-end debugging and diagnostics solutions including Windows AI features. Come join us as we scale up our organization to meet the challenges of creating new and innovative experiences and delivering devices that people love.

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages C/C++
    • OR equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of experience in software and/or product development.
  • 4+ years of experience C/C++ design, coding, debugging and testing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proven background as a developer leading design, implementation, and support of features.
  • Self-driven and proactive, able to maintain a positive attitude and great judgment in fast-paced environments.
  • Familiarity with the System on Chip (SOC) Hardware architecture and software for SOC.
  • Practical demonstrated experience with Windows OS fundamentals and driver development, debugging strategies and engineering principles, thriving on complex and unfamiliar code bases.

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 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 July 22, 2025.


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Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams across Microsoft and the Windows Ecosystem (IHVs & OEMs) to deliver end-to-end debugging solutions for Copilot+ PCs.
  • Develop kernel and user mode components for Windows to enhance diagnostic and debugging capabilities at scale that meet our security and privacy standards.
  • Envision processes and develop infrastructure that efficiently integrates the new diagnostic data for teams in Windows, IHVs and OEMs to put into practice.


Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.