We are hiring for the “Windows in the Cloud” engineering team where we build beautiful client applications and delightful experiences that are used by more than 100 million users every day to access Windows as a remote desktop. Our vision is to provide these users with the best expression of Windows from any client, any OS and any form factor, from the newly announced Windows App (What is Windows App? - Windows App | Microsoft Learn (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-app/overview) ) as well as immersive cloud experiences like Windows 365 Boot (What is Windows 365 Boot? | Microsoft Learn) (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-365/enterprise/windows-365-boot-overview) and Switch (What is Windows 365 Switch? | Microsoft Learn (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-365/enterprise/windows-365-switch-overview) ) which focuses on user’s productivity in the cloud.

　　As a Senior Software Engineer working on the Windows App, you will work on blurring the lines between local and remote, for Frontline and Information workers. You will be part of a diverse, fast-growing and agile team working with motivated and passionate engineers and product managers. Our culture is like a startup – we will do what is necessary to help customers be successful, move fast, and have fun building meaningful products and services! You will get amazing career growth opportunities, and a chance to work on products that will fundamentally transform Windows personal computing to a device agnostic and cloud-first experience!

　　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

　　You will design and implement new Windows 365 Cloud PC features, with a special focus on seamless integration with OS platform capabilities

　　You will work across organizations, collaborating with internal partner teams such as Microsoft 365, Windows, Microsoft Teams, and others.

　　You will provide leadership for the architecture of secure, distributed, scalable, and resilient services using modern technologies.

　　Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to Windows OS integration and client-side functionalities.

　　Qualifications

　　Required Qualifications

　　Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related technical discipline AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, or TypeScript

　　OR equivalent experience.

　　4+ years of experience in software development using development technologies such as C++, TypeScript, C#

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Expertise in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions

　　Expertise in Component Object Model (COM), Windows Runtime (WinRT), Windows Services, and Windows OS development

　　Expertise with cross-platform client application development

　　Expertise in modern C++ or C#, dotnet

　　Expertise in modern web frameworks like React or Microsoft FAST

　　Expertise with remote desktop protocols such as Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), Independent Computing Architecture protocol (ICA) and Remote Framebuffer protocol (RFB) is a plus

　　Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $112,000 - $218,400 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 $145,800 - $238,600 per year.

　　Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

　　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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .