Microsoft · 1 day ago
Software Engineer II - Windows Agents, Growth and Innovation
United States, Washington, Redmond
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $199K/yr
2+ years expMicrosoft is shaping agent‑centric experiences through its Windows Agents Team. They are seeking a Software Engineer II to design and implement features for conversational and background agents across the Windows stack using various programming languages.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement features for conversational and background agents across the Windows stack using C++, C#, Python, and latest Windows SDKs
Collaborate with Product, Design, and Machine Learning partners to translate user‑centric scenarios into performant code paths and telemetry
Write clean, maintainable, and test‑driven code; participate in code reviews and adhere to Microsoft secure‑by‑default engineering practices
Debug live‑site issues as part of a rotating Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) schedule, learning from senior engineers to build operational excellence
Contribute to automated build/test pipelines targeting .NET 9 and native components, ensuring smooth deployment to Windows Insider and retail rings
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
Experience working within AI/ML agent architectures, tools orchestration, or Copilot‑like experiences
Preferred
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
Experience building Windows desktop apps with the Windows SDK 10.0.26100 or later
Demonstrated foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object‑oriented design principles
Solid problem‑solving and collaboration skills; comfortable communicating in English across remote and in‑office settings
Company
Microsoft
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