Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Overview

Do you want to be part of a team building next generation streaming solutions for Microsoft’s devices and silicon? Are you passionate about embedded firmware engineering and delivering high-performance video experiences? If so, this role is for you!

We are looking for a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to be part of the development of advanced streaming features for our portfolio of products. In this role, you will contribute to core functionality - from understanding system requirements and defining feature behavior, through designing software architecture to implementing and releasing high-quality code. You will collaborate closely with hardware and software engineers, system architects, and domain experts to optimize performance, reliability, and security.

Join us in shaping the future of streaming technology and delivering exceptional experiences on a global scale. Your expertise will play a key role in enabling cutting-edge video capabilities for Microsoft devices. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of something remarkable, apply now! Together, we will achieve more.

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

• Develop advanced features for video streaming, security, and AI within an embedded software environment.
• Design and implement solutions aligned with system architecture specifications and engineering requirements.
• Apply robust testing and debugging methodologies to ensure delivery of high-quality, reliable code.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware engineers, software developers, system architects, and domain experts to optimize performance, reliability, and security.
• Adhere to software engineering best practices, including code reviews, documentation, testing, and version control.
• Diagnose and resolve software issues and defects promptly to maintain system integrity.
• Foster continuous learning and team growth by sharing knowledge and contributing to process improvements.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Strong technical engineering background with proficiency in coding languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• A proficient knowledge of C/C++ programming languages and embedded software development tools.
• Understanding of embedded systems architecture and real-time operating systems.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to clearly express technical concepts in verbal and written forms.  
  
  

Other Requirements: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/Additional Qualifications 

• Experience with Windows driver development is an advantage.
• Experience with graphics stack and technologies, such as DirectX or WDDM is an advantage.
  
  

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.