Software Engineer

The Windows AI Proactive Experience team is creating new experiences that will leverage the potential of AI in Windows and create advanced visualizations of data.    

The Windows AI Proactive Experience team is seeking a Software Engineer to join us in WinUI3 codebase (hosted on GitHub) as we deliver additional capabilities to provide high performance graphics APIs that are composable with WinUI3 controls.  You will be collaborating with a technical fellow to build exciting new features that will set User Experience (UX) direction for projects in Windows.  

We want you because of your insatiable passion for technology, your constant intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn, your ability to communicate well in a team environment, your desire to make our team better with your contributions, and, of course, your ability to deliver the right results at the right time. 

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. 

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 Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience
• • Experience in software engineering principles such as data structures, object-oriented programming, and multithreading, as well as knowledge in areas like caches, queues, and graphics.   
  • Familiarity with the WinUI implementation including versions 2 & 3.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.

• Experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, with development environment of WinUI demonstrating a high level of proficiency and innovation. 

• Ability to work in Agile development methodologies and test-driven development practices to ensure robust and efficient code. 

• Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to align project goals and workflows. 

• Work independently on projects, showcasing self-management and problem-solving skills.   

• Engage proactively with peers and cross-functional teams to share knowledge and integrate diverse insights into the development process.   

• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and applying new technologies and techniques to enhance project outcomes.