Senior Software Engineer

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in C, C++, and Python to join our team in Redmond, WA, focusing on Android-based devices and embedded platform components.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, optimize, debug, and maintain software across Android devices, embedded components, hardware abstraction layers, and native system services
• Drive integration of device connectivity (Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, USB, and communication protocols)
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, security, cloud-service, and product engineering teams to define requirements and technical designs
• Lead hardware and platform bring-up; analyze cross-layer interactions and resolve complex system issues
• Investigate connectivity/performance/power/reliability/interoperability issues using logs, traces, protocol analysis, telemetry, and diagnostics
• Build and improve automated verification, hardware-in-the-loop testing, diagnostic tooling, and CI infrastructure
• Provide technical guidance, contribute to project/release planning, and deliver capabilities through validation and release

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in C, C++, and/or Python
• Ability to meet security screening requirements; must pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
• Experience developing native or system software using C/C++, Android AOSP, Linux, or another embedded operating system
• Experience with wireless connectivity or device protocols (Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, USB, TCP/IP, audio, sensors, or related hardware interfaces)

We Offer

• Opportunity to build a next-generation chip-to-cloud platform combining software, hardware, cloud services, and AI
• Eligibility for benefits and other compensation (details provided by the employer)

About the Company

Microsoft is a leading technology company focused on developing and providing software, hardware, and cloud services. Join our team to contribute to innovative projects and technologies that shape the future.