Senior Software Engineer - Windows

Job description

**Overview** **Team Purpose:** Our team plays a critical role in the development and delivery of Windows across a broad range of devices and silicon, from Arm-based laptops to gaming consoles. We maintain the health of the Windows application ecosystem, ensuring that every Windows OS release remains compatible with the vast breadth of applications that customers, enterprises, and partners rely on every day. As part of Windows Silicon & Systems Integration, we are responsible for the quality and compatibility of both in-market devices and new hardware, spanning multiple form factors, silicon vendors, and customer segments. In recent years the OS underwent significant rejuvenation, and we continue to evolve the platform to support new devices and AI features. We are expanding our team to ensure we succeed - there has never been a better time to come and work on Windows. **Job Purpose:** As a **Senior Software Engineer** in our team in Dublin, your work will impact on all development teams globally that write features for Windows. You will deliver solutions that ensure critical app compatibility issues, introduced by the Windows development process, never get exposed to customers. You will strive to constantly improve our results by leveraging AI and analyzing data to answer business questions and guide our engineering decisions. This opportunity will allow you to: - Play a fundamental role in defining and building products used by millions of people. - Work on AI solutions and be at the forefront of the AI revolution. - Work in a team that operates with a level of autonomy that enables you to have strategic impact and input on what we deliver, not unlike working in a start-up environment. - Invest in your professional development. Continuously learn on the job and access in person and online training. As part of Microsoft's culture of growth and development, you will participate in a monthly day of learning. - Experience new engineering challenges to grow and enhance your skills. - Work in a modern new workspace as part of a team that values results, flexibility, and fun. 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. #IrelandWSSIJobs **Responsibilities** - Lead the development of innovative tools and solutions to discover regressions before they are merged into the vast OS codebase, using the latest technology in software engineering, AI and data analytics to do so. - Lead feature work to our automation framework which is used by our organization to author test content. - Lead work on enhancing the test authoring experience by developing AI solutions and leveraging cutting edge MCP’s. - Collaborate closely with engineers based in Dublin, Redmond, Nairobi and beyond to tackle compatibility issues in Windows. **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications:** - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND strong technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python - OR equivalent experience. **Preferred Qualifications:** - 4+ years' industry experience designing, building, testing, and shipping software. - 6+ years' industry experience designing, building, testing, and shipping software, including technical leadership. - Experience working with and building AI solutions is highly desired. - Solid problem-solving skills and ability to deal with ambiguity comfortably. - Passion for customers, product quality and drive for results. - Leadership and communication skills are key to this role. Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Ireland is € 77,400.00 - € 130,000.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. --- Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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. 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