Software Engineer II - Driver Platform

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

3h

About The Position

The Driver Platform team builds the foundational systems that power how all Windows device drivers are developed, validated, certified, and delivered. The mission is to provide an end‑to‑end platform that enables the ecosystem to ship secure, reliable, high‑quality device drivers at scale.
What the Team Owns
Core frameworks and PnP (plug and play) platform tooling for device driver installation, servicing, lifecycle.
Developer kits that enable driver development.
Static and runtime verification systems and certification test suites.
Security analysis for in‑production drivers.
AI‑first tooling for code generation, analysis, rules synthesis, and automated workflows.
To deliver on our vision, we are looking for a Software Engineer II who is eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to building high‑quality platform support for a diverse ecosystem of hardware partners. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your understanding of operating system architecture, particularly kernel‑mode and device driver interfaces, while working closely with internal teams and external partners to enable reliable, secure, and performant device integration. The position provides meaningful exposure to cross‑team collaboration and the chance to influence partner success across the industry.
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 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Rust, Python or Perl OR equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Rust, Python or Perl OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Rust, Python, or Perl OR equivalent experience.
• Experience in one or more of:
• Windows device driver development
• Driver or kernel‑mode development
• Native C/C++ systems programming
• Complex systems debugging
• Verification tools (static or runtime)
• Rust development
• Security research
• Building or integrating AI agents

Responsibilities

• Build next‑generation driver platform components improving security & reliability.
• Debug complex driver/kernel‑mode issues across diverse hardware stacks.
• Investigate security issues and identify vulnerability patterns to help secure the device driver ecosystem.
• Partner with Windows teams and hardware partners to deliver robust, certifiable drivers.
• Drive AI‑first engineering through creation and integration of AI agents across development, validation, debugging, and certification processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees