Microsoft Senior Software Engineer -Windows Silicon & Systems Integration 

United States, Washington 

641994195

Senior Software Engineerwith a solid background in developing windows OS driver and firmware for ARM SOCs. The development engineer in this role will be working closely with hardware and software architects as well as Windows OS teams.

This individual will also actively contribute to system integration, platform creations, maintenance, platform stability, performance & overall software release quality.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• 2+ years Industry Experience in designing, developing, debugging and shipping low-level drivers on Windows.
• 2+ years Indsutry Experience with ARM processor family and firmware development on ARM processors.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 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 equivalent experience.
• Experience with software version control systems (such as GIT, ADO, etc.) for large scale software development.
• Understanding of ARM (Advanced RISC Machine) processor family and software development on ARM processors.
• Experience in C/C++ developing embedded firmware and/or device drivers.
• Familiarity with the System on Chip (SOC) Hardware architecture and its impact on device and software development cycles.
• Experience in device/board bring-up on Windows.
• Solid understanding of software lifecycle in a device development environment and the interplay between software and hardware development and schedules.
• Knowledge of UEFI, ARM trust zone, Bootloaders, Board support packages (BSP), Power, Performance and Thermal is a plus.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

• Design and develop embedded firmware features to meet requirements in pre and post-silicon environments.
• Run code in simulated or other non-production environments to confirm functionality and error-free runtime across products.
• Work with silicon partners and internal engineering teams on triaging & debugging system issues.
• Develop and execute software integration and validation plan by actively collaborating with cross functional engineering teams.
• Provide feedback to peers in design and code reviews.
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