Principal Software Development Engineer
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Job description
- Design, implement, test and support systems-level firmware on modern Windows-based devices and accessories.
- Lead a diverse team of firmware and system engineers through the Software Development Life cycle to ship hardware products
- Drive performance, stability and feature enhancements for the device level experiences aligned with Windows and Devices roadmaps
- Collaborate with teams across Microsoft and the Windows Ecosystem to bring up new hardware designs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualification:
- 5+ years of experience in software and/or hardware product development.
- 5+ years' experience working with hardware devices and debugging.
- Experience with the Rust programming language and associated design patterns.
- Familiarity with embedded Rust development and writing firmware for MCU-based designs.
- An understanding of cryptographic algorithms, security protocols, and encryption techniques.
- A deep understandingof software lifecycle in a device development environment and the interplay between software and hardware development and schedules.
- Experience in a technical leadership role, managing and mentoring a team of engineers while driving delivery of a shipped product.
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Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 per year.
About the company
Microsoft is a global technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We develop, license, and support a wide range of software products, services, and devices that help individuals and businesses realize their full potential.
Our flagship products include the Microsoft 365 productivity cloud, Windows operating system, Azure cloud platform, and Dynamics 365 business applications. We are also a leader in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, developer tools, and gaming through Xbox and Game Pass.
With operations in more than 190 countries and over 220,000 employees worldwide, Microsoft is committed to responsible innovation, inclusive economic growth, and sustainability. We work closely with governments, industries, and communities to ensure that technology serves the public good and helps address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2025, we continue to look forward—investing in AI, cloud, and quantum computing to shape the future of work, education, and society at large scale.
