Software Engineer II (Audio)

The Windows Audio team is looking for a Software Engineer II who is passionate about audio and is excited to work with a variety of cutting-edge hardware. Our team focuses on building solutions to enable industry-leading audio technologies for PCs, Xbox, and new classes of Windows-based devices.

You will be a member of a newly formed team in IDC, working closely with an experienced team in Redmond to collaborate with internal and external partners to solve challenging problems in the Audio domain. Your work will include building new OS features and driver frameworks to push forward the latest audio hardware technologies, debugging challenging problems to improve end-user reliability, and helping to shape the future of the entire Windows Audio platform.

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.

• Design and implement components within the Windows Audio system.
• Implement features with high quality using automated functional, performance and stress testing.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to build features that enable the latest audio hardware technologies.
• Work closely with external partners, end-users, and support teams to debug and drive issues to closure.
• Embody our culture and values.

Required/Minimum 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:

• Passion for Audio.
• Deep design, coding, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid verbal and written communication.
• Understanding of Audio concepts (audio software, middleware, drivers, or firmware).
• Experience with Windows device driver development including WDF.
• Familiarity with Windows Media concepts (media pipelines, codecs, and APIs).
• Familiarity with Windows Audio system.

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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.