**Microsoft Surface Devices** is on a mission to deliver iconic end-to-end products across hardware, software, and services that people trust and rely on every day. Central to this mission is ensuring the security and integrity of our devices, especially in the development of embedded firmware. As we strive to build desirable and powerful devices that enable the experiences people want, security is paramount. Developing these new devices and associated experiences requires close collaboration between hardware engineers, software engineers, designers, and manufacturing partners, all with a shared focus on creating industry-defining secure solutions. Our commitment to security and our passion for enabling everyone to do and be their best is reflected in our devices, ensuring that they are not only innovative but also safe and reliable. We are seeking a talented **_Software Engineer II_** to work across the system software stack to bring Surface devices to fruition. This position will be responsible for partnering closely with electrical engineers, system engineers, firmware engineers and architects for feature definition and implementation, delivering product designs that are optimized for high volume consumer products. This position will be responsible for executing on a cutting-edge roadmap partnering closely with system architects, IHVs, and Windows OS teams. Come join us as we scale up our organization to meet the challenges of creating new and innovative experiences and delivering devices that people love and trust.  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. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. **Responsibilities** + Design, implement, test and support system software stack on modern Windows-based devices and accessories. + Drive performance, stability and feature enhancements for the device level experiences aligned with Windows and Devices roadmaps + Collaborate with teams across Microsoft and the Windows Ecosystem to bring up new hardware designs.  + Embody our Culture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture) **Qualifications** **Required/Minimum Qualifications** + 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#, or Python. + OR equivalent experience. + 1+ years of experience in software and/or hardware product development. + 1+ years' experience developing, troubleshooting and debugging hardware Devices. **Preferred Qualifications** + Working experience with debugging hardware/firmware/software interaction during board bring-up and subsequent updates. + Working experience with automation test frameworks. + Able to effectively collaborate with internal and external partners. + Demonstrated experience in driving requirements and translating them into solutions. + Experience with GIT, JTAG, JSON, Python, XML is highly desirable + Experience in reviewing HW schematics. + Working knowledge of OS primitives: memory management, scheduling, interrupts, threading and ACPI is an added advantage. + Experience with test automation and SOLID design principles. + A deep understanding of software lifecycle in a device development environment and the interplay between software and hardware development and schedules. Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $98,300 - $193,200 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 $127,200 - $208,800 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 will accept applications for the role until January 28, 2025. 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) .