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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
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Listed pay typically runs
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Software Engineer II - Operating Systems will join the Developer Platform team within Windows Servicing and Delivery to develop core system components. You will design and develop software for Windows Input and Composition features, including mouse, keyboard, pen, and touch input, as well as Desktop Window Manager, rendering, transparency, and animations. The role involves solving complex customer-reported problems while building robust Windows internals fundamentals, writing secure code, and implementing instrumentation for telemetry data on performance and reliability. You will work with languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python to create maintainable, extensible code. Key technical focuses include the Win32k kernel and user-mode logic, COM/DCOM, and OLE automation. The position requires expertise in system programming and debugging tools like WinDbg to resolve issues within large-scale operating system environments.
What does a Software Engineer earn?
Median $196000 from 1905 postings across 141 companies.
Design and develop Windows Input and Composition components including mouse, keyboard, pen, and touch input.
Develop features for Desktop Window Manager (DWM), desktop rendering, transparency, and animations.
Solve complex customer-reported problems by building deep knowledge of Windows internals and secure coding practices.
Write extensible, maintainable, and high-quality code while utilizing AI tools to improve development productivity.
Create and implement comprehensive test plans, including unit tests, to ensure solution quality and coverage.
Integrate instrumentation to gather telemetry data on system performance, reliability, availability, and usage.
Debug and troubleshoot root cause issues within large-scale operating system environments.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 2+ years of engineering experience in languages like C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python (or equivalent).
Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check.
Ability to design and troubleshoot root cause complex issues in large systems like operating systems (preferred).
Ability to learn quickly about an evolving set of technologies (preferred).
Proven problem-solving skills, debugging, and troubleshooting skills (preferred).
System programming experience (preferred).
Experience in debugging in Operating Systems, including WinDbg or Linux Debugger (preferred).
Windows
C
C++
C#
Java
JavaScript
Python
Test Automation
Telemetry
Logging
Tracing
Generative AI
Device Orchestration
Firmware
Drivers
System Internals
Diagnostics
Data Engineering