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Senior Software Engineer - Windows Silicon & Systems Integration

Washington, United States (On-site)

Senior Software Engineer - Windows Silicon & Systems Integration

1 Hour ago • 4-8 Years • Research & Development • $117,200 PA - $250,200 PA

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Job Description

Microsoft's Windows Silicon & Systems Integration (WSSI) team seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and debug low-level drivers and firmware for ARM SOCs on Windows. This role involves close collaboration with hardware and software architects, Windows OS teams, and system integration. Responsibilities include platform creation, maintenance, stability, performance enhancement, and software release quality. The engineer will work in pre and post-silicon environments, run code in simulated environments, triage system issues with silicon partners, develop and execute software integration plans, and participate in code reviews. Experience with ARM processors, firmware development, and Windows driver development is crucial.

Must have:

4+ years experience in software engineering
2+ years Windows driver development experience
2+ years ARM processor and firmware development experience
C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python proficiency
System integration and debugging skills

Good to have:

Experience with GIT, ADO
Understanding of ARM architecture
UEFI, ARM trust zone, Bootloaders knowledge
Board support packages (BSP) experience
Device/board bring-up on Windows

Perks:

Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Networking opportunities

Overview

Senior Software Engineer -Windows Silicon & Systems Integration

Microsoft Windows Silicon & Systems Integration team (WSSI) is on a journey to deliver iconic end-to-end products across hardware, software, and services that people love and use every day. A fundamental element of our strategy is building desirable and powerful devices that enable the experiences people want. Creating these new experiences and devices involves close partnership between hardware engineers, software engineers, designers, and manufacturing along with the various industry partners that closely collaborate to create industry defining firsts. Our obsession with the right experience combined with our passion to enable everyone to do and be their best is reflected in our devices.

The Windows Silicon and Systems integration team is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer with a solid background in developing windows OS driver and firmware for ARM SOCs. The development engineer in this role will be working closely with hardware and software architects as well as Windows OS teams.

This individual will also actively contribute to system integration, platform creations, maintenance, platform stability, performance & overall software release quality.

Come join us as we scale up our organization to meet the challenges of creating new and innovative experiences and delivering devices that people love.

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.
2+ years Industry Experience in designing, developing, debugging and shipping low-level drivers on Windows.
2+ years Indsutry Experience with ARM processor family and firmware development on ARM processors.

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:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
Experience with software version control systems (such as GIT, ADO, etc.) for large scale software development.
Understanding of ARM (Advanced RISC Machine) processor family and software development on ARM processors.
Experience in C/C++ developing embedded firmware and/or device drivers.
Familiarity with the System on Chip (SOC) Hardware architecture and its impact on device and software development cycles.
Experience in device/board bring-up on Windows.
Solid understanding of software lifecycle in a device development environment and the interplay between software and hardware development and schedules.
Knowledge of UEFI, ARM trust zone, Bootloaders, Board support packages (BSP), Power, Performance and Thermal is a plus.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in cross-functional teams.

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

Design and develop embedded firmware features to meet requirements in pre and post-silicon environments.
Run code in simulated or other non-production environments to confirm functionality and error-free runtime across products.
Work with silicon partners and internal engineering teams on triaging & debugging system issues.
Develop and execute software integration and validation plan by actively collaborating with cross functional engineering teams.
Provide feedback to peers in design and code reviews.
Embody our and

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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$117.2K - $250.2K/yr (Outscal est.)

$183.7K/yr avg.