About the Role:

Microsoft’s Windows Silicon & System Integration (WSSI) team, part of the Windows & Devices (W+D) division, is looking for a Software Engineer to contribute to validating and benchmarking breakthrough technologies across the Windows ecosystem for cutting-edge silicon. In this role, you will work on end-to-end integration, performance analysis, and optimization to deliver top-tier devices and experiences.

About Microsoft W+D:

The Windows & Devices division focuses on creating hardware, software, and services that people use and love daily. The team strives to design powerful, desirable devices that enable modern, innovative experiences. As part of Microsoft’s mission, you’ll be working to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more, all while fostering a culture of growth, inclusion, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Validate and benchmark advanced technology features for Windows on cutting-edge silicon platforms.
• Work on systems, operating system kernels, and device driver development.
• Apply problem-solving and debugging skills to multiprocessor systems.
• Use performance profiling and log analysis to understand and improve system behavior.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver solutions across multiple architectures.
• Write and debug code while leveraging diagnostics tools.
• Quickly ramp up on complex or unfamiliar codebases.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Adapt work plans as needed in a rapidly evolving environment.

Key Technical Skills:

C, C++, Operating Systems, Kernel Development, Device Driver Development, Multiprocessor System Debugging, Performance Profiling, Log Analysis, Debuggers, Diagnostic Tools

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
• Strong experience in coding with C and C++.
• Systems, operating system, kernel, or device driver domain expertise.

Preferred:

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills for multiprocessor systems.
• Experience with performance profiling and log analysis.
• Ability to adapt quickly to unfamiliar codebases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and adjust work in dynamic environments.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across architectures and product generations.

Why Join Microsoft’s WSSI Team?

This role puts you at the forefront of hardware-software integration for one of the most widely used computing platforms in the world. You will have the opportunity to work with diverse technologies, contribute to products used globally, and collaborate with highly skilled engineers in a world-class environment.