Software Engineer 2 – Xbox Graphics Job at Microsoft in Redmond

The Xbox Graphics team is on the lookout for passionate Software Engineer 2 – Xbox Graphics eager to push the boundaries of state-of-the-art graphics systems, engineering systems, and device drivers. Our dynamic and diverse team operates at the cutting edge of hardware and software, delivering industry-leading game development technology.

By collaborating closely with hardware engineers and top-tier game developers, we are shaping the future of graphics and game development. If you thrive on making significant contributions to graphics drivers, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) architecture, and engineering systems, and if you find joy in tackling complex challenges, then we want to hear from you!

In Core OS, we are responsible for the Operating Systems that power Azure, Microsoft's Linux OS, the platforms for Windows Client and Xbox, and our Windows Server ecosystem – through all of these, we support every one of our cloud businesses and billions of customers around the world.

Responsibilities Works with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., project manager, technical lead) to determine user requirements for a set of features.

Creates a clear and articulated plan for testing and assuring quality of solutions, and defines success for outcomes of tests (e.g., unit tests).

Creates and implements code for a product, service, or feature, reusing code as applicable.

Supports efforts to apply debugging tools and examines logs, telemetry, and other methods to verify assumptions proactively before issues occur and reactively as issues occur for product features.

Contributes to the development of automation within production and deployment of a complex product feature.

Maintains communication with key partners across the Microsoft ecosystem of engineers.

Qualifications Required Qualifications : 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 Python

2+ years of experience working at low levels of software stack, graphics, device driver development, engineering systems, validation systems and / or integration of hardware and software.

Preferred 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

4+ years of experience working at low levels of software stack, device driver development, engineering systems, and / or integration of hardware and software.

Knowledge and experience with graphics and GPU hardware

Experience and knowledge in operating system development in either user-mode or kernel-mode development.

Communication / customer interfacing skills and the ability to deal with ambiguity and prioritize issues.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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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