Microsoft · 1 day ago
Graphics Software Engineer II
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$101K/yr - $199K/yr
2+ years expMicrosoft is a company that empowers every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. They are seeking a Graphics Software Engineer II to enhance technical skills and contribute to the security and reliability of Windows Graphics components while addressing customer problems and modernizing Windows code.
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Responsibilities
Analyze and address security defects in Windows reported by security researchers
Root cause analysis of functional and security code defects, performance problems in Windows. Generalize the findings and create solutions to address the defects
Design, proto-type new features in GDI; ship new features on the next version of the Operating System
Learn the design and implementation details of a substantial part of the Windows code base
Analyze the code base through static and dynamic analysis tool
Be part of AI efforts to modernize existing tools and processes or build new ones from scratch
Qualification
Required
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 + OR equivalent experience
1+ years of experience in performing regression testing
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
Problem-solving, debugging and troubleshooting skills
Coding experience in C/C++ in a professional capacity
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Familiarity with kernel mode debugging through WinDbg
Familiarity with 2D graphics algorithms
Experience with telemetry, data analysis and visualization
Working knowledge of static and dynamic analyzers
Familiarity with TrueType, Open Type, Variable Fonts specifications
Experience of working through multiple full product cycles
Company
Microsoft
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10001+ employees
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