Microsoft Software Engineer II c++ + Embedded

Job Details

Posted date: Dec 02, 2025

Category: Software Engineering

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana

Employment type: Full-Time

Work location type: 3 days / week in-office

Role: Individual Contributor


Description

Overview

The Microsoft Windows & Devices (W+D) team is on a journey to deliver iconic end-to-end products across hardware, software, and services that people love and use every day. A core part of the W+D strategy is having desirable and powerful devices that enable the experiences people want. Our work touches the full stack of hardware and OEM partners, the operating system as well as the application layers to protect, manage and improve the Fundamentals of the Windows ecosystem.  

Responsibilities

We are seeking a self-driven Software Engineer 2 to help shape the next wave of AI innovations on Windows devices.  As we pursue key advances in the areas of AI, silicon and software, we remain laser-focused on establishing Fundamentals as a delighter for the Copilot+ PC brand.  If you love the pursuit of excellence and are inspired by the challenge of driving innovations that impact how the world lives, works and plays, then we invite you to an exciting opportunity to innovate, influence, transform, inspire and grow within the W+D Silicon and Fundamentals Team. 

 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.  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications  

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 3+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python  OR equivalent experience 

3+ years of experience in system or embedded software development  

  Preferred Qualifications  

Strong problem solving and debugging skills for modern-day multiprocessor systems (able to write/debug code, use debuggers and diagnostics tools)  

Ability to quickly ramp-up on complex and unfamiliar code    

Leverage performance profiling and log analysis to understand system behavior 

Approach every customer engagement with a profound commitment to their success 

Strong communication skills, including ability to clearly express technical concepts in verbal and written forms  

Ability to plan work, and work to a plan adapting as necessary in a rapidly evolving environment 

Collaborate with internal and external teams to find solutions that are leverageable across multiple architectures and generations  

Deliver clear written communication of technical designs and solutions 

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.



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