Senior Software Development Engineer (Platform Firmware & Drivers)
Description For Senior Software Development Engineer (Platform Firmware & Drivers)
Microsoft's Windows Silicon & Systems Integration (WSSI) team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work on platform firmware and drivers. This role involves close collaboration with silicon architects, IHVs, Windows OS platform teams, and Microsoft 365 app teams to deliver optimized device experiences. The position requires expertise in firmware/driver development, hardware debugging, and system optimization. Working in a hybrid environment (up to 50% work from home), you'll be part of a team creating industry-defining products across hardware, software, and services. The role offers competitive compensation ($117,200 - $229,200) and comprehensive benefits. You'll work on cutting-edge technology, developing firmware and drivers for Windows platforms while mentoring team members and ensuring quality across the Windows ecosystem. This is an opportunity to impact Microsoft's device strategy and work with the latest silicon technologies.
Responsibilities For Senior Software Development Engineer (Platform Firmware & Drivers)
- Collaborate with stakeholders to determine user requirements
- Drive identification of areas of dependency and overlap with other teams
- Ensure system architecture meets security and compliance requirements
- Define and develop standardized, repeatable, scalable solutions
- Lead by example within the team by producing extensible and maintainable code
- Drive efforts to integrate instrumentation for gathering telemetry data
- Share best practices and teach others about new tools and strategies
Requirements For Senior Software Development Engineer (Platform Firmware & Drivers)
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience
- 2+ years coding in C/C++ developing firmware and/or device drivers
- 2+ years experience working with and debugging hardware/firmware interactions
- Experience with Windows driver development and debugging strategies
- Understanding of software lifecycle in device development environment
- Experience with Windows driver and UEFI and FW system optimization for SoCs
- Familiarity with System on Chip Hardware architecture
Benefits For Senior Software Development Engineer (Platform Firmware & Drivers)
- Industry leading healthcare
- Educational resources
- Discounts on products and services
- Savings and investments
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Generous time away
- Giving programs
- Opportunities to network and connect
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