Senior Software Engineer

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 Development Engineer for our Hyderabad-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 Responsibilities Keep track of latest UEFI development in industry technological standards and incorporate them into Surface products 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 Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8 years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including but not limited to C C C Java JavaScript or Python OR equivalent experience Experienced with UEFI and ACPI ASL ability to read schematics 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 Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple disciplines and functions Experience with various buses such as SPI USB I2C UART Experience diagnosing power and performance issues on a Windows device Experience with Windows kernel and Windows device drivers is an added advantage Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex including pregnancy sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances If you need assistance and or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process please send a request via the W DJOBS