Software Engineer II - Full Stack

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

22h

About The Position

Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential and excitement for the journey ahead. Windows Servicing & Delivery Team (WSD) is responsible for building and publishing all security and quality updates for all versions of the Windows Operating System across all platforms (PC, Server, IoT, Xbox, Azure etc.) for all types of customers globally. WSD team builds solutions and services (Autopatch, Windows Update for Business etc.) to help commercial customers deploy these updates and manage their estates. On a monthly basis, our team keeps more than 1.6 billion endpoints protected and productive. As a Software Engineer II - Full Stack, you will design, develop, and validate software that powers the Windows ecosystem of printers, cameras, Bluetooth accessories, and mobile connectivity devices. You will write and review high-quality code, drive testing and debugging, and improve the reliability, security, and performance of experiences used by customers across Windows devices. You will collaborate across teams, contribute to technical direction, and help deliver seamless connections between Windows and the devices people use every day. At Microsoft, our mission—to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more—guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress—people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone.

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#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of software development/design experience.
Proven coding skills in C/C++, or equivalent.
AI technology adoption experience in development.
Experience with Windows Debugging using WinDbg and/or Visual Studio Debugger.
Proficiency in systematic problem-solving, debugging, and root-cause analysis.
Demonstrated design and development skills.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks competently.
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and apply core computer science principles.

Responsibilities

Build and contribute to Windows platform capabilities that connect PCs to a broad ecosystem of printers, cameras, Bluetooth accessories, and mobile connectivity devices, delivering secure, reliable, and seamless experiences.
Design, implement, test, validate, and release new capabilities, security fixes, and reliability improvements for Windows platform components.
Write secure, maintainable, and well-tested code and participate in code reviews to ensure changes meet Windows engineering quality standards.
Use debuggers, automated tests, logs, traces, telemetry, and other diagnostic techniques to validate assumptions, identify risks early, perform root-cause analysis, and prevent customer-impacting issues.
Use AI-powered development tools to accelerate implementation, testing, debugging, and documentation while applying sound engineering judgment and maintaining high standards for security and quality.
Apply insights from design reviews, incident investigations, reliability exercises, and team debriefs to improve the development, operation, and long-term health of Windows platform components.
Collaborate with engineers across Windows and partner teams to review designs, resolve complex technical issues, share technical knowledge, and maintain high standards for code quality and maintainability.