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Work type
On-site
Location
US
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
57 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k
This role $177k
$106k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays more than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $180k 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 1580 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 1408 roles with salary data.

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As a Senior Software Engineer on the Windows Servicing & Delivery (WSD) team, you will play a critical role in enhancing the reliability and performance of Microsoft’s Windows products for Commercial & Enterprise customers. Your responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions, analyzing product usage patterns to identify areas for improvement, implementing rigorous testing practices, and leading technical projects while fostering a collaborative environment. You will utilize advanced diagnostic tools and source code analysis to resolve complex issues efficiently, ensuring that the software meets customer expectations in terms of reliability, performance, and security. This role requires expertise in Windows Client/Server systems, troubleshooting skills with Perfmon/XPerf/ETW, and hands-on experience with scripting languages like PowerShell and VB Script, as well as a deep understanding of Microsoft’s cloud authentication packages and hybrid authentication scenarios.

Skills

Windows Azure PowerShell VBScript M365 Entra ID Active Directory C/C++ C# Kerberos LSASS Perfmon XPerf ETL ETW CI/CD Networking Protocols Device Management Microsoft Intune

What you'll do

  • Analyze product usage patterns and customer feedback to enhance features and performance.
  • Implement software changes through rigorous testing and continuous integration practices.
  • Utilize debugging tools and source code analysis to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.
  • Demonstrate leadership by owning projects, driving technical excellence, and fostering collaboration.
  • Engage with other engineering teams for code reviews and architectural decisions.
  • Maintain a customer-focused mindset in building intuitive, performant, and secure software.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of software engineering or systems administration experience with Windows Client/Server.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues using tools like Perfmon/XPerf/ETL/ETW and analyze data/logs.
  • Deep understanding of LSASS functionality, Kerberos protocol, and cloud authentication packages.
  • Hands-on experience with Entra ID (client-side) and hybrid authentication scenarios bridging Active Directory and Entra ID.
  • Technical proficiency in Microsoft M365 technologies and scripting languages such as PowerShell and VB Script.

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