Software Engineer - Driver Platform

• Core frameworks and PnP (plug and play) platform tooling for device driver installation, servicing, lifecycle.
• Developer kits that enable driver development.
• Static and runtime verification systems and certification test suites.
• Security analysis for in-production drivers.
• AI-first tooling for code generation, analysis, rules synthesis, and automated workflows.

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 * Build next-generation driver platform components improving security & reliability.

• Debug complex driver/kernel-mode issues across diverse hardware stacks.
• Investigate security issues and identify vulnerability patterns to help secure the device driver ecosystem.
• Partner with Windows teams and hardware partners to deliver robust, certifiable drivers.
• Drive AI-first engineering through creation and integration of AI agents across development, validation, debugging, and certification processes.

Do you have experience in Research?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

• OR equivalent experience., * Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• OR 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.

Experience in one or more of:

• Driver or kernel-mode development
• Native C/C++ systems programming
• Complex systems debugging
• Verification tools (static or runtime)
• Rust development
• Security research
• Building or integrating AI agents

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Software Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $85,400 - $168,100 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 $111,100 - $183,700 per year.

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