Software Engineer II

Microsoft

2 - 5 years

Bengaluru

Posted: 22/06/2025

Job Description

Overview

Microsoft is on a mission to build platforms and products that create and complete magical experiences across Microsoft, to empower every person and organization to achieve more.

 

As part of that mission, Microsoft Devices Software team is on a journey to create new experiences on the Windows platform. A fundamental part of our strategy is having desirable and powerful devices that enable the experiences people want. Creating these new experiences and devices involves close partnership between hardware engineers, software engineers, designers, manufacturing along with the various industry partners that closely collaborate to create industry defining firsts. Our obsession for the right experience with our passion to enable everyone to do and be their best is reflected in the devices that we ship. 

 

We're looking for a talented Software Engineer II for our Bengaluru-India operation to work with our Surface UEFI team. The position will be responsible for partnering closely with silicon partners, system engineers, firmware engineers and architects for delivering product designs that are optimized for high volume consumer products. You should be a team player who works well in a collaborative environment with peers across the company as well as in partner disciplines. You would be expected to keep challenging the status quo and constantly look for better design and more efficient processes. In this role, you will be harnessing the power of cutting-edge silicon to light up new user experiences.

 

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
    • OR equivalent experience.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple disciplines and functions.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
    • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
    • OR equivalent experience.
  • Experience with Windows kernel and Windows device drivers.
  • Experience debugging memory crash dumps, ETL traces, system stability and performance.
  • Experience with using Windows kernel debugger ( Windbg ).
  • Working experience with debugging hardware/firmware/software interaction during board bring-up and subsequent updates.

 

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Responsibilities

  • Bring-up new devices at various stages of hardware development including prototype hardware. Work closely with software and hardware developers located in different geos, to create and improve various components of the Surface software/firmware.
  • Investigate, reproduce, and debug complex system level problems by leveraging various software debuggers and analyzers.
  • Participate in development forums and discussions to propose and implement software solutions.
  • Partner closely with silicon partners to plan future product roadmap.

About Company

Microsoft Corporation is a leading American multinational technology company founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is best known for its software products, including the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office Suite, and Azure cloud services. The company also produces hardware like the Surface devices and owns LinkedIn, GitHub, and the Xbox gaming brand. Microsoft is one of the world's most valuable companies, playing a key role in personal computing, enterprise software, AI, and cloud computing.

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