Senior Software Engineer
About The Position
Join the Windows Cloud Experiences team and help shape the future of remote desktop technology. As part of the Windows + Devices organization, our team is dedicated to building innovative, beautifully crafted, and cloud-powered solutions that redefine how users connect and collaborate from anywhere. The Windows Cloud Experiences team is seeking a Software Engineer who is passionate about exploring new technologies, writing high-quality code, pushing delightful user interactions, and driving engineering excellence. In this role, you’ll contribute to rapid, iterative releases and have the opportunity to innovate across multiple areas of our product (such as clients, device redirections, SDKs, and cross-platform foundational code). Our team values smart, driven, and motivated engineers who bring a positive attitude, a growth mindset, and the ability to turn ambiguity into impactful solutions for our customers. Drive the Future of Remote Work: Join a team at the forefront of delivering seamless, secure, and high-performance remote desktop experiences directly in the browser, empowering users to access Windows desktops and apps from anywhere, on any device. Cloud-Powered Windows Experiences: Contribute to the next generation of cloud-integrated Windows solutions, leveraging Azure and Microsoft 365 to enable scalable, resilient, and enterprise-grade remote desktop services. Cutting-Edge Technologies: Work with a modern tech stack including C++, C# .net, JavaScript/TypeScript, FAST and React, while developing deep expertise in developing scalable native client applications for Windows. End-to-End Product Ownership: Collaborate across architecture, development, deployment, and Live Site operations, ensuring robust telemetry, proactive monitoring, and rapid incident response for a global user base. Agile and Impactful Delivery: Operate in a fast-paced, iterative environment with short release cycles, where innovation and customer impact are prioritized, and every engineer has the opportunity to shape product direction. Learn More: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-app/overview Video: https://youtu.be/j0XU59VbKOc 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.
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 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.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in native app development for Windows, iOS, iPadOS and Android.
- Expertise in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions.
- Expertise with remote desktop protocols (e.g. RDP, ICA, VNC).
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with experienced engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver seamless, secure, and high-performance remote desktop experiences.
- Contribute to the design and development of scalable, reliable, and user-friendly native client applications using modern technologies.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle — from implementation and testing to deployment and live site monitoring.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while following team coding standards and best practices.
- Troubleshoot and fix issues related to operating system integration, app performance, and connectivity.
- Use telemetry and customer feedback to validate solutions and continuously improve product quality.
- Learn from senior engineers and actively participate in code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Embrace agile development and a DevOps mindset — delivering iterative improvements and contributing to service reliability.
- Embody Microsoft culture and values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
