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Software Engineer II

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Redmond, WA, USA
102K-219K Annually
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Redmond, WA, USA
102K-219K Annually
Junior
Design, implement, test, and maintain Windows update client features and tooling to improve reliability, security, and delivery. Collaborate across teams, monitor releases, resolve issues, and mentor junior engineers.
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Overview

Join the Update Platform team under the Windows Servicing and Delivery (WSD) team and help keep billions of Windows customers secure, current, and productive. Our team owns the delivery and integration of Windows software updates, working at the intersection of reliability, scalability, security, ML, and AI. You’ll solve complex engineering problems, improve the update experience for customers worldwide, and help shape the future of Windows servicing 

As a Software Engineer II on the Update platform team your responsibilities will include designing and implementing new features to support customer requirements as well as continuously improving the quality and reliability of the update stack client code responsible for installation and lifecycle of updates to the operating system. As part of the Windows Servicing and Delivery (WSD) team you will be part of a fast-paced, world-class team that keeps billions of customers secure and current every day. 

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.


Responsibilities
  • Work with other teams across WSD and Windows to design and build features that enable the most efficient and seamless way to update their components to bring to market the latest in innovation including ML/AI models, Applications and security updates.
  • Design, test and develop these features based on internal and external customer requirements leveraging a fast-paced quarterly planning cycle.
  • Collaborate, innovate and build the next set of internal processes and tools to support fast yet reliable shipping of new code to our validation rings and retail customers.
  • Address security vulnerabilities and at the same time build resilient architecture for your components in today's ever increasing security focused landscape.
  • Monitor monthly retail releases to Windows and diagnose/mitigate/resolve issues expeditiously when they happen.
  • Mentor early-in-career developers and interns that join the team.
  • Work closely with other software engineers and architects on the team and partner teams around the globe in an inclusive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
    • OR equivalent experience.

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:

  • Operating System fundamentals background, deployment technology.
  • Experience in coding, debugging, and problem-solving skills.  
  • Demonstrated focus for meeting customer needs.  
  • Track record of learning and growing.
  • Experience with technical abilities around design, coding, rapid prototyping, debugging, and problem solving.    
  • Previous experience with verbal, written and cross group collaboration and communication.  


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Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 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


This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.



Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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