Software Engineer

Job description

Analyze telemetry and trace data, with support from experienced engineers, to understand software and hardware behavior on individual devices and at scale. Investigate system issues using debugging and performance-analysis tools. Identify optimization opportunities and contribute to the design and implementation of improvements. Develop, test, and maintain code that improves experiences across operating-system and application layers.

Deliver reliable, high-quality solutions by following sound engineering practices and incorporating feedback from code and design reviews. Use data to evaluate solutions, validate improvements, and support engineering decisions. Collaborate with team members and partner teams to deliver improvements across the Windows ecosystem. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.

OR equivalent experience. Experience gained through coursework, internships, or professional work in software development, debugging, or systems analysis. Familiarity with debugging techniques and an interest in system performance and optimization. Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including testing, code quality, and maintainability. Solid programming, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to learn new technologies, collaborate effectively, and use data to support decisions.

Coursework, internship, or project experience with operating systems or system-level development. Familiarity with Windows internals, performance analysis, or power optimization. Interest in learning how hardware, firmware, operating systems, and applications interact. Exposure to telemetry, data analysis, statistics, or cloud data platforms. Experience collaborating on team projects and communicating technical ideas clearly.