Senior Software Engineer

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Are you passionate about creating cutting-edge devices? Surface Team is dedicated to building powerful devices that empower individuals and organizations. We’re working on the next generation of Surface products, and we need talented individuals like you!

We’re seeking a skilled engineer to enhance customer experiences via Sensors based solutions. As a lead engineer in the team, you’ll guide a team of engineers that will shape feature definitions, select platforms, develop algorithms, and implement code for high-volume consumer products. You’ll drive collaboration with electrical engineers, system engineers, UX designers, software architects, and other firmware engineers to define our product roadmap.

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.

Required 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++.
• At least 7 years of experience in software development of which 5+ years contributing to Sensors and related algorithm development for consumer PCs or electronics.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and other higher-level languages, including tools like Matlab. Familiarity with host-level application programming is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in embedded systems, 8-32 bit microprocessors, I/Os, I2C/SPI, and other interconnect buses.
• Track-record of shipping high volume consumer products and having been through at least two development cycles.
• Strong debugging skills for modern multiprocessor systems, including using hardware-level analysers, debuggers and diagnostic tools.

Other Requirements

Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements that 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

• Experience in creating Windows-based drivers and interface applications/scripting.
• A sound track-record of shipping high volume consumer products.
• Ability to quickly ramp up on complex and unfamiliar code.
• Effective verbal and written communication, from block diagrams to low-level C/asm code explanations.
• Ability to plan work and adjust as needed in a dynamic environment.
• Capability to understand and integrate technical concepts across various disciplines.
• Motivated and self-driven attitude.

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• Define feature, select platforms, develop algorithms, and implement code for high-volume consumer products.
• Drive collaboration with electrical engineers, system engineers, UX designers, software architects, and other firmware engineers to define our product roadmap.