Senior Software Engineering
Microsoft
Senior Software Engineering
Redmond, Washington, United States
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Overview
Microsoft Windows Silicon & Systems Integration team (WSSI) is on a journey to deliver iconic end-to-end products across hardware, software, and services that people love and use every day. A fundamental element of our strategy is building desirable and powerful devices that enable the experiences people want. Creating these new experiences and devices involves close partnership between hardware engineers, software engineers, designers, and manufacturing along with the various industry partners that closely collaborate to create industry defining firsts. Our obsession with the right experience combined with our mission to enable everyone to do and be their best is reflected in our devices.
The Windows Silicon and Systems Integration team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a background in developing windows OS driver and firmware for ARM SOCs. The development engineer in this role will be working closely with hardware and software architects as well as Windows OS teams. This individual will also actively contribute to system integration, platform creations, maintenance, platform stability, performance & overall software release quality.
This role is ideal for engineers who have interest in low-level systems, thrive in ambiguity, and are driven to solve complex system challenges that span across hardware and software boundaries. Come join us as we scale up our organization to meet the challenges of creating new and innovative experiences and delivering devices that people love.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++
- OR equivalent experience.
- 4+ years of experience in software and/or product development
- 2+ years Industry Experience in designing, developing, debugging and shipping low-level drivers.
Other Requirements:
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++
- OR equivalent experience.
- 2+ years Industry Experience with ARM processor family and firmware development on ARM processors.
- Experience with software version control systems (such as GIT, ADO, etc.) for large scale software development.
- Experience in C/C++ developing embedded firmware and/or device drivers.
- Familiarity with the System on Chip (SOC) Hardware architecture and device/board bring-up.
- Understanding of software lifecycle in a device development environment and the interplay between software and hardware development and schedules.
- Knowledge of UEFI, ARM trust zone, Bootloaders.
Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 27, 2025.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and validate embedded firmware features to meet requirements in pre and post-silicon environments.
- Drive engineering requirements and implementation at system level.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather software requirements for product and system integration.
- Develop automation and tools to streamline integration, validation, and regression testing.
- Drive system-level debugging and root cause analysis across multiple components and layers, ensuring robust integration with Windows OS
- Collaborate with silicon partners, hardware teams, and internal software teams to bring up and stabilize new platforms.
- Provide technical leadership to enhance overall system integration and performance.