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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $119,800.0 - $234,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Adobe InDesign, Artificial Intelligence, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, File Systems, Python (Programming Language), NT File System (NTFS), Secure Coding, Software Engineering, WinDBg, GitHub Copilot, Code Testing, Windows Kernel - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88101535/1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Scienceor 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 equivalent experience. PreferredQualifications: * Self-motivated engineer who can learn about an evolving set of technologies * Effective problem-solving skills * Experienced in design, development, and testing skills * Experience in debugging using Windows Debugger (WinDbg) * Experience working on Windows Kernel Mode drivers #W+DJOBS #WSDTSX #WindowsServer #WindowsFileSystems Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $160,200 - $261,000 per year. ## Description * You will be part of a software engineering team and will be working on Windows Core File System components such as NTFS, REFS, Cache Manager, Cloud Files, Windows Container Filter, etc. * You will be owning more than one feature area allowing you to gain a breadth of knowledge and at the same time allows you to gain expertise in identified features. * Solve complex Windows customer-reported problems, you will have an opportunity to build strong Windows Internals fundamentals, learn how to write secure code, and pick up strong debugging skills in a team environment. * Design, implement, test, and release features, security fixes and reliability fixes forWindows Core File System components, with guidance from senior engineers. * Write high-quality, well-tested code and participate in code reviews to uphold engineering standards. * Uses debugging tools, tests, logs, telemetry, and other methods to proactively verify assumptions while developing code before issues occur for products in production. * Conducts incident retrospectives to identify root causes of problems, implements repair actions, and identifies mechanisms to prevent incident recurrence. * Continuously learn the domain of Windows Internal, Windows Kernel Mode Drivers and File Systems, and apply it to improve the product. * Leverage AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate coding, testing, and end-to-end (E2E) development, applying AI responsibly to improve engineering productivity and quality. ## Related Videos - [Dirty Tests And How To Clean Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/515-dirty-tests-and-how-to-clean-them) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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