Job Description

Overview

The Applied Sciences Group (ASG) is looking for a generalist

Senior Software Engineer

to help us create innovative features across Windows and other Microsoft products.


ASG is a unique, nimble, multidisciplinary team that turns cutting-edge ideas into shipping products by composing research, incubation, rapid prototyping, and human-centered development. As part of ASG, you'll directly shape experiences used by billions of people -- from Windows (running on over a billion devices) to Microsoft 365 (used by 70% of Fortune 500 enterprises) and beyond.


Some of our favorite work includes:

Semantic Index

, a high-performance vector store for operating systems, integral to

Windows Recall

and improved

Windows Search

. Voice experiences for

Copilot

on Windows.

Microsoft Journal

, an AI-powered inking app designed for pen and touch

.

You'll be joining a team of highly experienced software developers working on exciting, machine learning-powered features in Windows, Copilot, and standalone products. Our focus evolves often, so you'll need to be comfortable diving into a wide variety of projects across the tech stack.


If you're curious about how things work, passionate about innovation, and driven to ship magical experiences at the intersection of cutting-edge machine learning, software engineering, and user experience -- ASG is the place for you.


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.


In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

Write correct, efficient, and production-grade code. Design and defend high quality user experiences that delight our customers. Work remotely, as part of a larger remote team. Be comfortable with a fast-paced environment and a high level of ambiguity. Proactively seek new knowledge and adapt to new trends and technical solutions. Embody Microsoft and ASG 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science OR related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C++, Go, or Rust + OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C++, Go, or Rust.
+ OR equivalent experience.
4+ years end-to-end project development experience. 4+ years developing and debugging production-level code.

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Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $114,400 - CAD $203,900 per year.


Find additional pay information here:

https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html



Software Engineering IC4 - L'echelle salariale de base typique pour ce role dans l'ensemble du Canada est de 114,400 $ CAD a 203,900 $ CAD par annee.
Pour plus d'information au sujet de la remuneration, veuillez cliquer ici:

https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html



Ce poste sera ouvert pendant au moins cinq jours et les candidatures seront acceptees de facon continue jusqu'a ce que le poste soit pourvu.



This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.



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