Software Engineer - II - Windows Systems

The Windows + Devices Fundamentals team is responsible for the reliability, compatibility, performance, battery life, and sustainability of Windows devices. Our work spans hardware and OEM partners, the operating system, and application layers – helping protect, manage, and enhance the fundamentals of the Windows ecosystem.

We are seeking a self-driven Software Engineer II to develop the next generation of Windows device optimizations. As advances in AI, silicon, and software create new opportunities, you will deliver solutions that help make exceptional device fundamentals a defining feature of Windows PCs.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys investigating complex systems, growing their technical expertise, and independently delivering innovations that improve how people live, work, and play

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

• Analyze telemetry and trace data to characterize software and hardware behavior, identify patterns, and assess impact on individual devices and at scale.

• Diagnose system issues using low-level debugging and performance-analysis tools, collaborating with experienced engineers on the most complex investigations.

• Identify optimization opportunities and own the design and implementation of well-scoped improvements.

• Deliver robust, high-quality solutions while considering performance, reliability, maintainability, and consistency with the broader architecture.

• Use data to evaluate tradeoffs, prioritize work, and make sound decisions in partially defined problem spaces.

• Collaborate with internal teams, OEMs, and hardware partners to deliver improvements, resolve dependencies, and share technical findings across the Windows ecosystem.