Software Engineer

In short

The Windows + Devices Fundamentals team is seeking an early-career Software Engineer to contribute to the next generation of Windows device optimizations, focusing on reliability, compatibility, performance, and sustainability. This role involves analyzing telemetry, debugging system issues, and implementing improvements across operating system and application layers.

Responsibilities

Analyze telemetry and trace data to understand software and hardware behavior.
Investigate system issues using debugging and performance-analysis tools.
Identify optimization opportunities and contribute to the design and implementation of improvements.
Develop, test, and maintain code for operating-system and application layers.
Deliver reliable, high-quality solutions following sound engineering practices.
Use data to evaluate solutions and support engineering decisions.
Collaborate with team members and partner teams to deliver improvements across the Windows ecosystem.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
Proven experience coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check.

Desired Qualifications

Experience gained through coursework, internships, or professional work in software development, debugging, or systems analysis.
Familiarity with debugging techniques and an interest in system performance and optimization.
Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including testing, code quality, and maintainability.
Solid programming, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to learn new technologies, collaborate effectively, and use data to support decisions.
Coursework, internship, or project experience with operating systems or system-level development.
Familiarity with Windows internals, performance analysis, or power optimization.
Interest in learning how hardware, firmware, operating systems, and applications interact.
Exposure to telemetry, data analysis, statistics, or cloud data platforms.
Experience collaborating on team projects and communicating technical ideas clearly.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on innovative projects that improve how people live, work, and play.
Contribute to making exceptional device fundamentals a defining feature of Windows PCs.
Collaborate with a team committed to a growth mindset, innovation, and inclusion.

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