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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
37 days ago

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Similar $181k
This role $177k
$106k most similar roles pay here $248k

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.

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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.

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TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

As a Senior Software Engineer in the Windows Cloud Experiences team, you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge virtual desktop infrastructure solutions for millions of users. Your primary focus will be on implementing low-latency streaming protocol features, optimizing performance, and enhancing security within the cloud-based Windows experience ecosystem. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements, drive consensus through detailed design documentation, and develop robust code that meets high standards of reliability and observability. Additionally, you will contribute to the creation of tools for analyzing and improving streaming performance while ensuring adherence to strict security protocols. Ideal candidates possess at least 3 years of C++ development experience, strong debugging skills in multithreaded environments, and familiarity with Azure services and Windows OS development. This role offers a unique opportunity to innovate within a rapidly growing billion-dollar business recognized as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service.

What you'll do

  • Develops streaming protocol features by collaborating with cross-functional teams to determine requirements.
  • Implements and optimizes code for low-latency streaming protocols, ensuring high performance.
  • Designs tools and techniques to analyze and enhance the performance of cloud-based streaming solutions.
  • Ensures security and authentication standards are met in the development of streaming technologies.
  • Acts as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) to monitor product features and drive improvements.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of industry experience in C++ development and debugging.
  • Proficiency in handling complex multithreaded scenarios.
  • Experience with low-latency, high-throughput video streaming or similar performance-critical systems.
  • Familiarity with modern C++ concepts and STL.
  • Knowledge of Windows OS development, including system integration and security models.
  • Understanding of Azure services and identity authentication (AAD).

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