Senior Software Engineer - C++
Job Summary
Job Description
- 8+ years of professional software development experience
- Solid programming skills in C/C++
- Deep experience in Networking Software (TCP/IP stack)
- Expertise in Windows system-level programming
- Advanced troubleshooting and debugging skills
- Deep expertise in DNS and DHCP protocols
- Experience with large-scale distributed systems
- Mastery in performance tuning and memory management
- Knowledge of modern CI/CD pipelines and virtualization technologies
- Familiarity with Hyper-V, Wireshark, and PerfView
- 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
15 skills required
Job Details
Overview
We are the Windows Servicing and Delivery (WSD) organization, which is a part of E+D division. Our core mission is to keep customers protected and productive by delivering a seamless and timely servicing experience for our customers in existing and future versions of Windows.
Our Customer Focused Engineering (CFE) team is looking for a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to help us in this mission. You will play a key role in extending and modifying Windows Operating system code for keeping our customer base secure, improving the reliability of the platform, addressing customer reported issues, building data insights, and developing features to light up new scenarios and devices in the Windows ecosystem. You will be working on the cutting edge networking feature development and work as the security engineer for those. This team has ownership of Edge OS, Core Networking, Printer, IoT and DNS and DHCP components.
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 including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of professional software development experience, showcasing your ability to deliver impactful, high-quality solutions.
- Proven design and problem-solving skills with a relentless focus on engineering excellence and innovation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Solid programming skills in C, C++, or equivalent languages, with the ability to tackle complex problems and deliver robust solutions.
- Deep experience in Networking Software (TCP/IP stack) development and maintenance, with a knack for scalability and efficiency.
- Expertise in Windows system-level programming, including developing device drivers and working with debugging tools like WinDbg.
- A track record of understanding unfamiliar code bases, debugging server-side, multi-threaded, and highly scalable applications.
- Advanced troubleshooting and debugging skills, enabling you to diagnose and resolve complex system issues.
- Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written) to articulate ideas and foster collaboration across diverse, global teams.
- Demonstrated success working with distributed teams, delivering results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Deep expertise in DNS and DHCP protocols and their optimization for performance and reliability.
- Solid understanding of network protocols, the Windows/Linux networking stack, and security best practices in network programming.
- Experience with large-scale distributed systems and cloud environments, emphasizing scalability and reliability.
- Mastery in performance tuning, memory management, and resource optimization for high-performance systems.
- Proven ability to mentor and guide junior engineers while managing complex projects from start to finish.
- Knowledge of modern CI/CD pipelines, virtualization technologies (e.g., Hyper-V), and tools like Wireshark and PerfView.
- Solid grasp of secure coding practices and threat modeling to deliver resilient systems. Familiarity with virtualization technologies, such as Hyper-V.
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Responsibilities
- Reproduce, debug, and resolve customer-reported issues while addressing security vulnerabilities and proactively mitigating potential variants with robust fixes.
- Drive the development of new features in the DNS and DHCP domains while delivering high-quality, bug-free updates with minimal compatibility risks.
- Work closely with escalation engineers and cross-functional teams to debug, test, and ship impactful updates, fostering a collaborative environment across Microsoft teams.
- Identify and implement enhancements to products, tools, and workflows, creating lasting benefits for Microsoft and its customers.
- Mentor junior engineers, sharing expertise and fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
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