Software / Firmware Engineer

Overview

OVERVIEW

The Surface Team focuses on building devices that fully express the Windows vision. A fundamental part of our strategy is having desirable and powerful devices that enable the experiences people want and elicit their excitement. Creating these devices involves a close partnership between hardware and software engineers, designers, and manufacturing. We are currently building the next generation and Surface needs you!

The Imaging & Provisioning Team (ImProv) is responsible for the customer facing software applied to every Surface device and are part of the final say when devices are ready for customers to receive.

The Surface Team is seeking qualified candidates to be part of the Surface imaging & Provisioning Design Verification Software Engineering (DVSE) Team. We are looking for a self-motivated and highly organized Software / Firmware Engineer who will be responsible for all aspects of test engineering and validation of their features within our imaging & provisioning team, with opportunities to stretch more broadly.

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.

Responsibilities

As a Software / Firmware Engineer you will work closely with software developers and program managers to develop new test methodologies, tools and comprehensive test plans. You will participate in analysis, specification reviews, design reviews, and code reviews throughout the development process. The Software / Firmware Engineer will analyses and debug issues reported by the factory and work closely with the engineering team to identify solutions The qualified candidate will also be responsible for the technical design and implementation of tools and automation to enable and support these efforts.

This position requires broad technical expertise across Windows-based products, test tools, validation tools and troubleshooting skills in PC hardware architecture.

Other

• Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications

Required/Minimum 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.
• 1+ year experience trouble shooting and debugging with basic knowledge of analyzing memory dumps.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years 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 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.

• Familiarity with Windows operating system and Software build systems, including working with Windows driver and certification kits.
• Expertise in PowerShell, PowerBi, C#/SQL.
• PC hardware, driver development/test background.
• Development/testing skill on mobile software like Android or iOS.
• Ability to drive technical investigations and work in a fast-paced startup environment

• Querying and analyzing data using Scope, Kusto/Splunk, MDX, and C# like languages.

Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $94,300 - $182,600 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 $120,900 - $198,600 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 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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