Senior Software Engineer - Native (Project Solara)
About The Position
The Applied Sciences Group (ASG) is looking for a generalist Senior Software Engineer - Native to help build Project Solara and create innovative features across Windows and other Microsoft products. This role is for a highly experienced native-code individual contributor who will spend the majority of their time coding, ranging from OS and platform layers to app experiences and service integrations. ASG is a unique, nimble, multidisciplinary team that turns cutting-edge ideas into shipping products by composing research, incubation, rapid prototyping, and human-centered development. As part of ASG, you'll directly shape experiences used by billions of people — from Windows (running on over a billion devices) to Microsoft 365 (used by 70% of Fortune 500 enterprises) and beyond. The team works on exciting, machine learning-powered features in Windows, Copilot, and standalone products. The focus evolves often, requiring adaptability to dive into a wide variety of projects across different tech stacks. The role is for individuals who are curious about how things work, passionate about innovation, and driven to ship magical experiences at the intersection of cutting-edge machine learning, software engineering, and user experience. Microsoft is committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day, with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Employees are expected to come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize shared goals, building on values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive.
Requirements
- 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 equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
- Must pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
- 4+ years developing and debugging production-level native/compiled code.
- 4+ years end-to-end project development experience.
- Experience in designing and implementing User Experiences for Windows and/or Android Apps.
- Experience coding in modern programming languages such as C++, Kotlin or Rust, with a strong understanding of system-level or mobile application development.
Responsibilities
- Write correct, efficient, and production-grade native code.
- Design and defend high quality user experiences that delight our customers.
- Be comfortable with a fast-paced environment and a high level of ambiguity.
- Proactively seek new knowledge and adapt to new trends and technical solutions.
- Embody Microsoft and ASG Culture and Values.
Benefits
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
