This role pays more than
59%
of similar roles. Most pay
$155,000–$207,350
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$177k
versus about
$181k
for comparable roles.
Based on 238 similar postings.
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About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing
Microsoft currently has
1103 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 985 roles with salary data.
The Core Platform Driver team at Microsoft is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to join their cutting-edge gaming platform initiative. In this role, you will collaborate closely with hardware engineers to enhance graphics technology and optimize operating systems across various platforms including Azure, Linux, Windows Client, Xbox, and Windows Server, supporting billions of customers globally. Your daily tasks will involve building and refining platform components, driving improvements in system performance, reliability, and efficiency through hands-on work with power management on Windows, Linux, iOS, and other platforms. Essential skills include expertise in graphics stacks, performance analysis, and tooling, as well as proficiency in C or C++ programming languages. This position requires a deep understanding of system-level optimization and the ability to lead architectural discussions independently while ensuring compliance with security standards.