Senior Software Engineer, Windows Core OS Wireless Networking

The Wireless Connectivity team provides the technology that enables Windows devices to connect to the Internet, empowering people to accomplish their goals by connecting to each other and the world.

We deliver components that enable Wi-Fi, Cellular and Ethernet connectivity across many device form factors, including all Windows PCs, Xbox consoles and HoloLens. We define and build end to end user experiences. To achieve this, we work with a variety of technologies across several layers, including user interfaces (UI), core operating system (OS) components, device driver interfaces, industry wireless and wired protocol specifications, and cloud services. A key to our success are the tests and tools we build use to validate new features.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will collaborate with internal and external technology leaders to innovate and be an industry leader in providing reliable, performant, seamless and secure wireless connectivity supporting people centered experiences.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering high quality software and shares our team value that test work to validate a feature meets performance and reliability goals is as important as the feature development work. Experience working with network technologies such as Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct on Linux and Android will be valuable and leveraged to help us improve the reliability and interoperability of wireless networking on Windows.

In Core OS, we are responsible for the Operating Systems that power Azure, Microsoft's Linux OS, the platforms for Windows Client and Xbox, and our Windows Server ecosystem – through all of these, we support every one of our cloud businesses and billions of customers around the world. In this era of ubiquitous computing, systems software excellence has never been more important for Microsoft. High quality, high-efficiency operating systems and platform components underpin everything we do as a company, from making our systems more reliable for our customers, to increasing our competitiveness by reducing COGS, to delivering new features and capabilities to delight customers – that’s all us!

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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 4+ 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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in C or C++,
  • OR equivalent experience.

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: US corporate pay information | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 10, 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.

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• You will design, develop and test Windows features in the networking space, independently driving the engineering planning and execution process. 
• You will provide technical leadership for the team, reviewing and contributing to the specifications and implementations written by other team members, and mentoring other engineers.
• You will actively participate in technical discussions with industry partners and relevant standard body working groups, representing Microsoft.

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