Microsoft Corporation
Senior Software Engineer - Media Audio_
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98073
In Core OS, we are responsible for the Operating Systems that power Azure, Microsoft's Linux OS, the platforms for Windows Client and Xbox, and our Windows Server ecosystem – through all of these, we support every one of our cloud businesses and billions of customers around the world. In this era of ubiquitous computing, systems software excellence has never been more important for Microsoft. High quality, high-efficiency operating systems and platform components underpin everything we do as a company, from making our systems more reliable for our customers, to increasing our competitiveness by reducing COGS, to delivering new features and capabilities to delight customers – that’s all us!We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Media Audio. You will be a member of an experienced team that is responsible for collaborating with internal and external partners to solve challenging problems in the Audio domain. Your work will include building new OS features and driver frameworks to push forward the latest audio hardware technologies, debugging challenging problems to improve end-user reliability, and helping to shape the future of the entire Windows Audio platform. Good understanding of Audio/Media concepts and Windows device driver development experience are valuable.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.**Responsibilities**+ Design and implement components within the Windows Audio system+ Implement features with high quality using automated functional, performance and stress testing+ Collaborate with internal and external partners to build features that enable the latest audio hardware technologies+ Work closely with external partners, end-users, and support teams to debug and drive issues to closureOther+ Embody our Culture and Values**Qualifications****Required Qualifications:**+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
o OR equivalent experience.+ 4+ years of experince deep design, coding, debugging, and problem-solving skills+ 2+ years of experince working with Audio concepts (audio software, middleware, drivers, or firmware)+ 2+ years of experience with Windows device driver development including WDF (Window Driver Frameworks)**Other Requirments**+ Cloud Background Check:Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.+ 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 fieldAND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python+ Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical fieldAND 6+years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including,but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python+ OR equivalent experience.+ Proficient verbal and written communication+ Understanding of Windows Media concepts (media pipelines, codecs, and APIs)+ Understanding with Windows Audio systemSoftware Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $153,600 - $250,200 per year.Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: icrosoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-payMicrosoft will accept applications for the role until September 6, 2024.**\#CoreOSJobs****\#AEPJobs**Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (icrosoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .
o OR equivalent experience.+ 4+ years of experince deep design, coding, debugging, and problem-solving skills+ 2+ years of experince working with Audio concepts (audio software, middleware, drivers, or firmware)+ 2+ years of experience with Windows device driver development including WDF (Window Driver Frameworks)**Other Requirments**+ Cloud Background Check:Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.+ 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 fieldAND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python+ Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical fieldAND 6+years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including,but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python+ OR equivalent experience.+ Proficient verbal and written communication+ Understanding of Windows Media concepts (media pipelines, codecs, and APIs)+ Understanding with Windows Audio systemSoftware Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $153,600 - $250,200 per year.Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: icrosoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-payMicrosoft will accept applications for the role until September 6, 2024.**\#CoreOSJobs****\#AEPJobs**Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (icrosoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .