Software Quality Engineer II

The Mixed Reality Defense Team as part of the Experience + Devices organization at Microsoft is at the forefront of revolutionizing military training and operations. The Mixed Reality Defense Team is hiring an experienced Software Quality Engineer II to join a dynamic product team which works on cutting edge technology tailored to the real-world challenges soldiers face. 

As Software Quality Engineer II, you will be responsible for the design, development, and execution of automated test cases to ensure the quality and reliability of our defense software products. The work you do will be with the goal of saving lives and bringing service members home safely. 

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 Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years software industry experience
  • OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 2+ year(s) software industry experience.
  • OR equivalent experience or capabilities.
• 3+ years of experience in automation frameworks or infrastructure. 
• 2+ years of experience working in Augmented/Virtual Reality.

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:  

• This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of citizenship, U.S. permanent residency, or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information.  To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable." 
• Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship- based legal restrictions. Specially, this position supports United states federal,state, and/or local(or applicable country) United States government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport. 
• 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years experience in software testing, with a focus on hardware + software produced products and experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to C, C++, C#, and Unity 
• •  OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years software industry experience 
  • OR equivalent experience or capabilities. 
• 4+ years of experience in automation frameworks or infrastructure. 
• 3+ years of experience working in Augmented/Virtual Reality.
• Experience in test automation tool test management software and defect tracking systems (specifically ADO and Git source control).
• Experience with Linux, Windows OS, and related technologies. 

Software Quality Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $98,300 - $193,200 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 $127,200 - $208,800 per year.

Software Quality 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: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

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, develop, and implement automated tools and test infrastructure for validating components, features, and interfaces. 
• Works with Platform and Experiences developers to implement testable ports in product source code. 
• Collaborates with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand product requirements and develop effective test cases. 
• Translate customer requirements and product goals into appropriate tests. 
• Analyzes test results, identify issues and trends, and provide actionable insights to improve product quality. 
• Drives continuous improvement in the test automation process through the adoption of appropriate tools, technologies, and methodologies. 
• A majority of your time will involve developing code in C++, Unity, and C#. 

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