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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
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Join the Windows Cloud Experiences team as a C++ engineer and help build core Windows client technologies that power secure, high-performance remote desktop experiences at global scale. You will design and implement native Windows components in modern C++, integrating deeply with Win32, COM, services, and system APIs, while working on device redirection, input, display, audio/video, USB, HID, and peripheral integration used by remote desktop and virtualization scenarios. Responsibilities include diagnosing and fixing issues across kernel/user-mode boundaries, optimizing memory usage and threading models, and ensuring robust implementations through close collaboration with Windows platform teams. You will participate in the full lifecycle of development from architecture to live-site debugging using telemetry and traces, contributing to engineering excellence through code reviews and iterative improvements in a fast-paced environment. Required skills include proficiency in C++ with production-quality shipped code, deep knowledge of Win32, COM, services, and system internals, and experience with remote desktop or virtualization technologies.
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