Windows 365 Cloud PC (W365) and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) are recognized leaders in the Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for Desktop as a Service (DaaS). These platforms deliver a modern, elastic, cloud-based Windows experience that is simple, scalable, and keeps businesses current. The Windows Cloud team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help advance the Windows Cloud platform and elevate the Windows 365 Cloud PC and Azure Virtual Desktop offerings. In this role, you will: Design and implement platform capabilities for virtualized compute, storage, networking, graphics processing units (GPUs), and streaming protocols such as Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Build software components to optimize connectivity, telemetry infrastructure, and user-facing features that enable monitoring and troubleshooting of network traffic for desktop remoting. Collaborate with engineering and support teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer value. This is an opportunity to deepen your expertise in cloud computing, desktop virtualization, streaming technologies, and cloud-based management suites while driving impact at scale. At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We embrace a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to achieve shared goals. Our values—respect, integrity, and accountability—guide us in creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.