Senior Software Engineer

Job Description Frontier Foundry (F) is IDC's bold new innovation engine a design-led, full-stack engineering team delivering multimodal, AI-powered experiences across Surface, Windows, and Copilot. Operating outside traditional platform constraints, F is built to move fast, think big, and build from the edge. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer who thrives in dynamic environments, codes with vibe, and builds with purpose. You'll be part of a fast-moving, full-stack squad focused on one or more of Fs core charters Surface Acceleration, Multimodal Innovation, or AI Agents contributing to functional software increments every sprint. This role demands hands-on engineering excellence, a strong sense of product design and user experience, and a passion for leveraging the latest AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI Foundry and other vibe coding or generative AI tools to accelerate iteration and unlock creativity, and amplify engineering impact. 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 - Design, build, and deliver high-quality software components aligned to one or more F charters: Interaction models (inking, stylus, display tech), Multimodal Innovation (sensor fusion, voice/touch interfaces), or AI Agents (context-aware, task-oriented agents). - Work across the stack from UI to backend with a bias for impact and iteration. - Embrace vibe coding using AI-assisted tools to reduce boilerplate, amplify creativity, and drive intelligent test automation. - Collaborate closely with product, design, and partner teams to shape backlog priorities and deliver intuitive, high-impact experiences. - Navigate evolving priorities with ingenuity, turning loosely defined ideas into tangible software outcomes. - Contribute to architecture discussions, code reviews, and prototyping efforts. - Foster a culture of agility, experimentation, and outcome-driven development. Qualifications Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 7+ years of technical engineering experience with programming skills in one or more languages: C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. OR equivalent experience. - Experience with GitHub Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI Foundry and equivalent 3rd party vibe coding or generative AI tools. - Strong proficiency in full-stack development, with an emphasis on client-side application engineering and user-facing experiences. - Expertise in one or more interaction models and multimodal interfaces (inking, stylus, voice, touch, sensors, haptics, gestures etc.) Other Requirements Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: - Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred Qualifications - Experience building agents, extensions, or projects on top of platforms like GitHub Copilot, Copilot Studio, or similar AI frameworks is a significant plus. - Sharp product and design instincts able to shape user-facing experiences and make informed trade-offs. - Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic and ambiguous environments with minimal structure. - Excellent collaboration and communication skills. #WDIndia #W+DJOBS #FrontierFoundry Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.