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Job Details
Posted date: May 22, 2026
Category: Software Engineering
Location: Redmond, WA
Estimated salary: $134,550
Range: $85,400 - $183,700
Employment type: Full-Time
Work location type: Fully on-site
Role: Individual Contributor
Description
OverviewThe Driver Platform team builds the foundational systems that power how all Windows device drivers are developed, validated, certified, and delivered. The mission is to provide an end‑to‑end platform that enables the ecosystem to ship secure, reliable, high‑quality device drivers at scale.
What the Team Owns
Core frameworks and PnP (plug and play) platform tooling for device driver installation, servicing, lifecycle.
Developer kits that enable driver development.
Static and runtime verification systems and certification test suites.
Security analysis for in‑production drivers.
AI‑first tooling for code generation, analysis, rules synthesis, and automated workflows.
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.
Responsibilities
Build next‑generation driver platform components improving security & reliability.
Debug complex driver/kernel‑mode issues across diverse hardware stacks.
Investigate security issues and identify vulnerability patterns to help secure the device driver ecosystem.
Partner with Windows teams and hardware partners to deliver robust, certifiable drivers.
Drive AI‑first engineering through creation and integration of AI agents across development, validation, debugging, and certification processes.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or PythonOR equivalent experience.Preferred Qualification:
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or PythonOR 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#, Java, JavaScript, or PythonOR equivalent experience. Experience in one or more of:
Driver or kernel‑mode developmentNative C/C++ systems programmingComplex systems debuggingVerification tools (static or runtime)Rust developmentSecurity researchBuilding or integrating AI agents
#W+DJOBS
Software Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $85,400 - $168,100 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 $111,100 - $183,700 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
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. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.