Software Engineer

The Windows Apps & hybrid, Developer Experiences, and open Platform Team’s mission is to empower Windows developers to achieve more by creating  experiences for end users. We are seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to the SDKs and tools that enable developers to create outstanding customer experiences.  

If you have a zeal for fostering a vibrant developer community, a passion for crafting tools and SDKs, a drive for building lasting partnerships with developers from all walks of life, and a fervour for groundbreaking technology, we are eager to connect with you. 

This role involves grappling with intricate software design patterns and code challenges across diverse scenarios, collaborating with feature teams on design and debugging tools, swiftly generating samples in various programming languages, prototyping innovative APIs and patterns, and communicating with clarity and precision.  

As a Software Engineer in the Co-Engineering and Developer Community (CoDe) team, you will join a seasoned engineering group that advocates for the needs of the developer community to guide the evolution of Windows SDKs, including WinAppSDK (Windows App SDK), WinUI & WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation). Our team culture is dynamic, supportive, open, and flexible, empowering you to excel in a manner that aligns with your unique approach. 

We welcome candidates with a rich array of experiences, whether you have extensive knowledge of Windows SDKs, a history of engaging with large communities, or a background that spans different industries. We value continuous learning, the courage to express your individuality, and the aspiration to evolve through both triumphs and setbacks. 

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.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. 

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience with the full app lifecycle including development, delivery and maintenance of an app.  
• Demonstrated experience in relationship management with subject matter experts in technical disciplines across multiple companies and the partner community. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
  • OR related technical field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript,
  • OR Python
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years working as a software engineer, or similar role in the technical industry.
• Open source project contributions / ownership. 
• XAML / declarative language familiarity for designing modern app experiences.  
• Collborate with Developer Marketing, and feature teams. 
• Ability to present in public events, creating samples, documentation and technical writing (blogs, articles etc). 

Software Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $81,900 - $160,200 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 $105,600 - $174,600 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 July 9, 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.

• Impacting and influencing product strategy without authority, drive cross group collaboration, successfully advocate for customers and apply critical thinking and creative solutions in a dynamic highly ambiguous working environment.
• Engage with developer communities, share your code, and present in front of developer audiences both virtually and in-person. Helping others learn is part of who you are.
• Engage with developers from strategic partners to resolve complex technical issue, build and share sample code, assist with product team interactions. 
• Help define the Windows SDK development direction through data driven insights gathers from engagement with developer community via GitHub and social media.
• Contribute high-impact technical content for community calls and events. 
• Work with stakeholders to help define and continuously improve the customer journey and scenarios.  
• Embody our Culture and Values