Senior Software Design Engineer

Microsoft's Xbox Video team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work on cutting-edge video hardware and software solutions. This role focuses on developing low-level drivers and firmware that interact with state-of-the-art graphics and video hardware. The position is part of the Core OS division, which is responsible for Operating Systems powering Azure, Microsoft's Linux OS, Windows Client, Xbox, and Windows Server ecosystem.

The role involves working with various video technologies including video encode, decode, color processing, and motion estimation. You'll be joining an experienced team that collaborates with internal and external partners to solve challenging problems in Xbox video development. The position requires strong expertise in driver and firmware-level code, along with a good understanding of general media concepts.

As part of Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization globally, you'll work in an inclusive environment that promotes a growth mindset and innovation. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to impact billions of customers worldwide through system software excellence.

The position offers a flexible work arrangement with up to 100% work from home options and minimal travel requirements (0-25%). You'll be working on projects that directly influence the future of gaming and video technology while having access to Microsoft's industry-leading benefits package, including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about video technology and want to work at the intersection of hardware and software in one of the world's leading technology companies. The role combines technical challenges with the opportunity to influence the future of video processing in gaming and entertainment systems.