Principal Software Engineer

Come join the Xbox Platform Team and be part of a dynamic group that plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of gaming.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be a key contributor to our team that spans the lowest layers of the Operating System (OS) and the software platform used for Xbox.

Experience with Platform & System-on-Chip (SoC) Architecture and Design, bring up of SoC, root causing issues at the intersection of multiple subsystems across firmware and hardware is a plus.

We work on critical silicon enablement technologies and enable a software platform that is geared and optimized towards our consumer scenarios. We have an immense sense of pride in our product.

The work, but is not limited to the following areas:

• Kernel mode system programming
• Virtualization
• OS power management
• Resource arbitration
• Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
• Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) firmware

Our team operates at the intersection of hardware platforms and system software, providing unique opportunities for innovation and collaboration. You’ll work on products and features that showcase Windows and Microsoft technologies.

Collaboration, diversity, ambition & self-direction are valued here. Expect to be given room and support to grow personally and professionally. This role requires a demonstrated ability to partner across organizations to build shared success. If you are customer obsessed, and can balance technical, business, and developer needs to build a streaming platform for new gamers, then you may have found your next role!

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.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 6+ years coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, with experience developing and debugging software for hardware bring-up, such as UEFI, ACPI, and/or embedded OSes.

• OR equivalent experience.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++

• OR Master'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.

Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 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 $180,400 - $294,000 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 August 16, 2024.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

• Design and develop platform-level software components
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, system architects, and other software teams.
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
• Contribute to the evolution of Windows OS and firmware.
• Solve complex technical challenges related to kernel mode development.
• Contribute to an inclusive, creative, high-performance problem-solving team culture

• Other

  • Embody our Culture and Values