Senior Software Engineer

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We're seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer developer to analyse, debug, design and implement effective and scalable solutions that improve product quality and reliability.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Excellent C/C++ design, coding, and debugging skills.
• A sound track-record of shipping high volume consumer products and having been through at least two development cycles.

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:

• Ability to quickly ramp-up on complex and unfamiliar code.
• Knowledge of hardware buses such as USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, or others which may appear in consumer electronics devices.
• Some experience diagnosing power and performance issues on a Windows device.
• Experience dealing with geographically diverse teams.
• Responsible for collaboration with partners across organizational boundaries.
• Responsible for driving/contributing to product milestones and reviews.
• High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to make progress in the face of it.
• Understanding of SoC architectures, embedded firmware, Windows/Linux OS internals, multimedia domain (Audio/Video/Camera/Graphics), server and client components, end-to-end system testing.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and self-driven.
• Some domestic and international travel may be necessary.

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• Debugging software issues, developing fixes and adding new features to existing Surface products.
  
  
• Development activities include integration and configuration management as well as designing and implementing effective solutions to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
  
  
• An understanding of real-time, embedded firmware and strong troubleshooting and debugging skills are critical to help isolate and fix problems quickly.
  
  
• You should be able work well in a collaborative environment with peers across the company.