Device Validation Engineer II

1 Month ago • 2-6 Years • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

The Surface Post Launch Engineering team at Microsoft is seeking a Device Validation Engineer II to analyze, debug, design, and implement solutions improving product quality and reliability. This role involves debugging software issues, developing fixes, adding new features to existing Surface products, and working collaboratively with peers. Responsibilities include integration and configuration management, designing solutions to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction, and troubleshooting real-time, embedded firmware. Strong debugging skills are essential for quickly isolating and resolving problems. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and validating personal computing devices and possess expertise in programming languages like C, C++, C#, PowerShell, Python, Visual Basic, Javascript, or similar. Experience with kernel mode device drivers, firmware, or UEFI is preferred.
Must have:
  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • 4+ years software development/testing experience
  • Experience with C, C++, C#, etc.
  • Experience validating personal computing devices
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with kernel mode drivers or firmware
  • Experience gathering and analyzing telemetry data
  • Experience managing external partners
  • Experience with Windows OS kernel mode drivers, firmware, UEFI

Job Details

Overview

Do you want to be part of a startup culture while working for Microsoft? Do you like being close to the customer, ensuring Microsoft devices delight users? Want to work as part of a dynamic team? The Surface Post Launch Engineering team is looking for someone that can help shape the future of devices by being the face of our in-market products. 

  

We're seeking a talented Software Engineer II 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. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 2+ year(s) software industry experience 
    • OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years software industry experience
    • OR equivalent experience or capabilities.
  • 4+ years experience as a Software Development Engineer, or Test or Validation Engineer, or equivalent experience. 
  • 4+ years of experience developing and/or testing products across multiple release cycles in related fields. 
  • 4+ years of experience programming or validating using applications or tools developed in C, C++, C#, PowerShell, Python, Visual Basic, Javascript, or similar languages. 
  • Professional experience in the development and/or validation of personal computing devices, tables, mobile phones, or other mobile computer devices or accessories, gaming systems, or servers. 
  • Experience with developing and executing software testing methodologies, strategies, procedures, tools and metrics. 

Other Requirements

 

Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements that are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: 

  • Microsoft Cloud Background CheckThis position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.  

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience developing, debugging, and/or validating one or more of the following on Windows operating system:  kernel mode device drivers, firmware, UEFI 
  • Experience with sustaining or servicing products after launch 
  • Experience leading or managing external partner or services companies 
  • Experience with debugging kernel mode drivers or firmware 
  • Experience in gathering and analyzing telemetry data to improve software reliability or performance 

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Responsibilities

  • 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. 

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