This role pays more than
69%
of similar roles. Most pay
$149,500–$192,108
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$177k
versus about
$171k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 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
598 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 589 roles with salary data.
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Windows in the Cloud engineering team, you will develop client applications that allow users and AI agents to access Windows as a remote desktop. You will design and ship features for the Windows App and Windows 365 Cloud PC, focusing on seamless integration with OS platform capabilities and building experiences for agentic scenarios and intelligent troubleshooting. Your role involves providing architectural leadership for secure, distributed, and scalable services while championing AI-assisted engineering workflows. You will utilize a technical stack including C#, C++, TypeScript, WinUI, and WebView2 to build performant user experiences. The work centers on solving the challenge of transitioning personal computing into a device-agnostic, cloud-first, and AI-native environment where remote desktops serve as secure environments for automated tasks in desktop and browser settings.
What does a Software Engineer earn?
Median $197625 from 2176 postings across 136 companies.
Design and ship new features for the Windows App and Windows 365 Cloud PC.
Build client experiences that enable AI agents to perform tasks in desktop and browser environments.
Provide architectural leadership for secure, scalable, and resilient applications using C#, C++, TypeScript, WinUI, and WebView2.
Champion AI-assisted engineering by integrating modern AI tools into coding, debugging, and testing workflows.
Drive system reliability through telemetry-driven development, live-site monitoring, and rapid incident response.
Mentor engineers to foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 4+ years of experience coding in C++ or C# (or equivalent).
Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check.
Master's Degree in Computer Science and 6+ years of experience in C++ or C#, or a Bachelor's with 8+ years in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python (preferred).
Expertise in Windows platform development including COM, WinRT, NT Services, core OS APIs, and WinUI (preferred).
Expertise in identity and authentication for client applications like Microsoft Entra ID, MSAL, and WAM (preferred).
Experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and remote desktop protocols such as RDP (preferred).
Proven ability to lead architecture, design, and delivery of large-scale, performant, secure, and accessible client applications (preferred).
Demonstrated experience championing AI-assisted software development and mentoring engineers in technical excellence (preferred).
C++
C#
Win32
WinRT
COM
Windows Services
Microsoft Entra ID
MSAL
Web Account Manager
Windows App SDK
WinUI
XAML
WebView2
MSIX
Python
Java
JavaScript
RPC
Telemetry
C++
C#
Win32
WinRT
COM
Windows Services
RPC
Azure Virtual Desktop
Windows 365
Microsoft Entra ID
MSAL
Web Account Manager
WinUI
XAML
WebView2
MSIX
RDP
Python
Java
JavaScript