Senior Software Engineer - Windows Silicon & Systems Integration

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.