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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
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Listed pay typically runs
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As a Software Engineer II on the Windows Compatibility team, you will design and develop solutions to ensure critical application compatibility across various devices, architectures, and silicon. Your day-to-day work involves building and enhancing compatibility engineering tools, automation frameworks, and infrastructure to identify and resolve regressions before they impact customers. You will investigate complex compatibility challenges, perform root cause analysis, and implement scalable solutions for test automation and new platform scenarios. The role requires proficiency in coding languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, alongside experience with AI technologies and data-driven engineering approaches. You will solve problems across operating systems and cloud technologies to maintain a reliable Windows ecosystem while collaborating with internal engineering teams and external partners to improve overall product quality.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?
Median $202800 from 409 postings across 38 companies.
Develop Windows compatibility tools, automation frameworks, and infrastructure to identify regressions.
Design and implement scalable solutions for compatibility validation and test automation.
Build AI-powered solutions and leverage emerging technologies to enhance test authoring experiences.
Modernize engineering tools using secure, reliable, and maintainable software engineering practices.
Investigate compatibility issues and perform root cause analysis to improve customer experiences.
Develop data-driven solutions using AI and automation to solve complex platform challenges.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 2+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages like C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
Equivalent experience to the required degree and years of experience.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including the Microsoft Cloud background check.
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 3+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages like C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python (preferred).
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 5+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages like C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python (preferred).
2+ years of industry experience designing, building, testing, and shipping software (preferred).
Experience working with and building AI solutions (preferred).
Solid problem-solving skills, leadership, communication skills, and the ability to deal with ambiguity comfortably (preferred).
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