Software Engineer II - Windows Agents, Growth and Innovation

Microsoft Corporation • Redmond, WA

34d • $100,600 - $199,000

About The Position

The Windows Agents Team at Microsoft is shaping agent‑centric experiences that span Settings, Copilot+ PCs, and entirely new Windows 11 surfaces. This team is re‑imagine the way billions of people interact with Windows through intelligent, local‑model powered agents.  We are hiring a Software Engineer II to be a part of our fast‑moving, high‑ownership group that ships reliable code and delights customers at scale. As a Software Engineer II - Windows Agents, Growth and Innovation, you will design and implement features for conversational and background agents across the Windows stack using C++, C#, Python, and the latest Windows SDKs. You will get the opportunity to work collaboratively with teams across the business including with engineers who built and shipped the first Windows Settings Agent. 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. By applying to this position, you are being considered for multiple like positions within our organization - Windows Agents, Growth and Innovation team.

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.
• Experience working within AI/ML agent architectures, tools orchestration, or Copilot‑like experiences.

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#, Java, JavaScript, or Python 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#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• Experience building Windows desktop apps with the Windows SDK 10.0.26100 or later.
• Demonstrated foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object‑oriented design principles.
• Solid problem‑solving and collaboration skills; comfortable communicating in English across remote and in‑office settings.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement features for conversational and background agents across the Windows stack using C++, C#, Python, and latest Windows SDKs.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Machine Learning partners to translate user‑centric scenarios into performant code paths and telemetry.
• Write clean, maintainable, and test‑driven code; participate in code reviews and adhere to Microsoft secure‑by‑default engineering practices.
• Debug live‑site issues as part of a rotating Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) schedule, learning from senior engineers to build operational excellence.
• Contribute to automated build/test pipelines targeting .NET 9 and native components, ensuring smooth deployment to Windows Insider and retail rings.

What This Job Offers

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