As a Software Engineer II in the Windows Servicing & Delivery (WSD) team at Microsoft, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the reliability and performance of Windows products for Commercial & Enterprise customers. Your day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyzing product usage data to identify enhancements, implementing software changes through rigorous testing, and leading projects while fostering a collaborative environment. You will utilize advanced diagnostic tools and engage with other engineering teams for code reviews and architectural decisions. The role requires proficiency in Windows Client/Server technologies, scripting languages like PowerShell, and debugging native C/C++ and managed C# code using Windbg. Additionally, you should have experience with Microsoft Intune, Entra, and Azure cloud platform reliability and performance, as well as a solid understanding of networking protocols and troubleshooting techniques.
Skills
PowerShell
VBScript
C#
C/C++
Windbg
Azure
Virtual Machines
Containers
Hypervisor
Perfmon
XPerf
ETL
ETW
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Entra
Device Management
Windows Updates
Windows Autopatch
Windows Updates for Business
Networking Protocols
What you'll do
Analyze product usage patterns and customer feedback to identify opportunities for feature enhancements.
Implement software changes through rigorous testing and continuous integration practices to ensure quality.
Utilize debugging tools, performance profilers, and source code analysis to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.
Maintain a customer-focused mindset by building intuitive, performant, and secure software that meets user needs.
Engage with other engineering teams to conduct code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions.
What we're looking for
4+ years of experience in software engineering with Windows Client/Server.
Proficient in troubleshooting and debugging Microsoft M365 technologies.
Experience with scripting languages like PowerShell and VB Script.
Knowledge of Windows Updates, including Autopatch and WUfB features.
Strong skills in analyzing performance data using tools like Perfmon/XPerf.
Familiarity with networking protocols and cloud services on Azure.
Market check
Salary context
This
$102,100–$202,200
range sits above
46%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$117,000–$199,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$137,500–$181,725
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
451 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 417 roles with salary data.