Senior Software Engineer – C++

Develop features to support the enterprise and security scenarios in Windows. Experience with relevant programming skills in C, C++ or equivalent Ability to understand unfamiliar code bases, and debug server-side, multi-threaded, and highly scalable applications. Experience in working with Windows system level programming is desirable. Experience with agile/scrum methodologies. The ability to work well in a diverse, global, team-focused environment.

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or PythonOR equivalent experience. Proven experience designing and shipping complex software components with high reliability and performance expectations. Ability to lead design discussions, influence technical direction, and align stakeholders across teams. Solid communication skills with the ability to articulate design rationale clearly through data, narrative, and structured reasoning. Hands on experience with AI assisted developer tools and strong understanding of foundational AI concepts including model behavior, retrieval augmentation, evaluation approaches, and responsible AI principles. Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, guide technical execution, and model a growth oriented and inclusive mindset. Advanced skills in system design, debugging, optimization, and cross team collaboration. 8 or more years of experience shipping commercial software in large scale or distributed systems environments. Experience with Windows development technologies including WinUI, XAML, UWP, and C or C++. Experience integrating AI features such as natural language processing, semantic search, or intelligent assistance. Background in semantic search or content understanding on Windows platforms. Experience designing agentic workflows or multi-layer platform features (runtime, governance, orchestration, developer APIs). Hardware-aware performance tuning for CPU/GPU/NPU; familiarity with Windows ML, ONNX, WebNN, and inference toolchains. Shipping experience on Windows surfaces (Explorer/Settings/Search Box) or with commercial readiness/feedback loops. Passion for craftsmanship and developing resilient, maintainable engineering systems. Solid track record of driving engineering craftsmanship, code quality, and long term architectural health. Experience influencing cross group architectural decisions and coordinating execution across multiple partner teams. Senior Software Engineer -Windows Developer Platform Lead the design, development, and delivery of critical platform features that require strong systems thinking and architectural judgment. Drive technical strategy for well defined problem spaces and make decisions that improve scalability, reliability, and long term maintainability. Partner with engineers across teams to evaluate designs, identify gaps, and propose solutions that align with broader platform goals. Develop deep expertise in a core domain and serve as a trusted technical leader for that area. Use customer insights, telemetry, and data driven reasoning to inform design choices and improve time to market and time to recover. Champion the use of AI assisted engineering practices and integrate AI powered tooling into development workflows to improve quality and velocity. Mentor engineers, support technical growth, and contribute actively to an inclusive and collaborative team culture. Lead simplification of engineering processes and drive improvements that enable teams to deliver faster and with higher confidence.