Software Engineer II

The Compat regression services team focuses on building tools to support in the identification, investigation and resolution of Windows Compatibility regressions. The team is part of the larger Windows Compatibility team tasked with ensuring our customer apps continue to work as Windows evolves. 

The team is in Nairobi as part of the African Development Center. As a Software Engineer II you will be working to deliver ideas and solutions to ensure app compatibility in a rapidly evolving Windows ecosystem. 

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 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Coding skills and a focus on object-oriented design. 
• Industry experience designing, building, testing & shipping software.  
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deal with ambiguity comfortably. 

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:

• Experience with AI / Data Analysis is desired 

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. 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.

• Play an integral part in defining and building great products that are used by millions of people. 
• Our team operates with a level of autonomy that enables you to have strategic impact and input on what we deliver, like working in a start-up environment. 
• Invest in your professional development. Continuously learn on the job and access in person and online training. As part of Microsoft's culture of growth and development, you will participate in a monthly day of learning. 
• New engineering challenges to grow and enhance your skills. 
• Opportunity to work in a modern new workspace as part of a team that values results, flexibility, and fun. 
• Work on the design and implementation of tools to discover, investigate and mitigate regressions before they are merged into the OS code base.