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Posted date: Dec 10, 2025
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Category: Software Engineering
Location: Multiple Locations, Multiple Locations
Estimated salary: $188,900
Range: $119,800 - $258,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Work location type: 0 days / week in-office – remote
Role: Individual Contributor
Description
OverviewThe Xbox Graphics team is part of the broader CoreOS team. In CoreOS, we are responsible for the Operating Systems that power Azure, Microsoft's Linux OS, the platforms for Windows Client, Xbox, and our Windows Server ecosystem. Through all of these, we support every one of our cloud businesses and therefore, billions of customers around the world. In this era of ubiquitous computing, systems software excellence has never been more important for Microsoft. High-quality, high-efficiency operating systems and platform components underpin everything we do as a company, from making our systems more reliable for our customers, to increasing our competitiveness by reducing COGS and delivering new features and capabilities to delight customers – that’s all us!
The Xbox Graphics Team focuses on end-to-end state of the art graphics, from concept through hardware design and core software such as drivers and low-level tools. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with experience in graphics APIs, drivers, and hardware to join our 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.
Responsibilities
Design and develop advanced Windows driver features for targeted devices, focusing on innovation, realibility, and high performance. Collaborate with game developers and hardware manufactures to ideate, design, and validate end-to-end solutions that enhance user experience.Write clean, efficient, and secure code that meets industry standards and project requirements.Maintain and enhance drivers over the long term, with feature improvements, performance optimizations, and timely bug fixes.Contribute as an integral team member, aligning efforts with broader project objectives and shared goals. Embody our culture and values.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings:
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency in C and C++ programming with a focus on optimizing for defined performance metrics. Knowledge of 3D rendering APIs such as DirectX and Vulkan.Understanding of GPU and NPU architectures and operational principles.Experience working with Windows or Linux operating systems.Experience with the game development lifecycle, including design, implementation, and testing phases. Knowledge of hardware design processes, bring-up, and product release workflows.
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Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 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.
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