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Software Engineer

Washington, United States (On-site)

Software Engineer

1 Hour ago • 2-4 Years • Full Stack Development • $98,300 PA - $250,200 PA

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Job Description

The Windows Shell Team at Microsoft seeks a Software Engineer to build and ship features for iconic Windows surfaces like the Start Menu and Taskbar. This role involves collaborating with various teams (Product Management, Data Science, Design, Marketing) to identify and solve customer problems. Responsibilities include designing and building full-stack, end-user-facing features and platform components, utilizing AI and data-driven decision-making to improve business metrics. The engineer will work on improving the availability, reliability, efficiency, and performance of Windows Shell products at scale. The ideal candidate possesses strong C/C++ skills and experience building UI with XAML.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field
2+ years experience in software engineering
C/C++ experience
XAML UI building experience
Data-driven decision making

Good to have:

4+ years experience
Experience with C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

Perks:

Industry-leading healthcare
Educational resources
Product and service discounts
Savings and investment options
Maternity/paternity leave
Generous time off
Giving programs
Networking opportunities

Overview

The Windows Shell Team mission is to solve key jobs-to-be-done for our customers, while also driving success for our ecosystem of partners within and outside Microsoft. We accomplish this mission by building new features and platform components that utilize cutting-edge technologies and the power of AI to deliver delightful experiences for our customers. The Windows Shell team is looking for a collaborative and customer-obsessed Software Engineer to join us on our journey of driving innovation in the most iconic surfaces in Windows such as Start Menu and Taskbar.

As a Software Engineer on the Windows Shell team, you will partner closely with Product Management, Data Science, Design, and Marketing teams to come up with new feature ideas that solve real customer problems. You will have the opportunity to build full stack, end-user-facing features along with platform components that drive those scenarios. You will innovate in new technologies utilizing the power of AI, build delightful experiences, and shape the process and culture of Windows to ship value to customers faster. You will design and run experiments to make data-driven decisions to move business metrics.

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 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
2+ years experience designing, building and shipping software at scale using C/C++.
Familiarity with building UI using XAML.
Experience making data-driven decisions.

Preferred 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++.

Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $98,300 - $193,200 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 $127,200 - $208,800 per year.

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

Works with appropriate stakeholders across disciplines to determine user requirements for key Windows Shell surfaces.
Contributes to the identification of dependencies, and the development of design documents with little oversight.
Creates and implements full stack, end-user-facing features for the Windows Shell, reusing code as applicable.
Makes data-driven decisions through experimentation to move key business metrics.
Remains current in skills by investing time and effort into staying abreast of current developments that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale.

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

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$98.3K - $250.2K/yr (Outscal est.)

$174.3K/yr avg.