Microsoft · 1 day ago
Senior Firmware Engineer
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $235K/yr
4+ years expMicrosoft is on a mission to deliver iconic end-to-end products across hardware, software, and services. The Senior Firmware Engineer will work on Windows Drivers and Services for Surface Devices, collaborating closely with various engineering teams to implement and optimize product designs for high volume consumer products.
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Responsibilities
Windows Device Drivers & Service Software: Crafting the core elements that drive our Surface Devices
Libraries & Telemetry Services: Building the tools that provide insights and enhance performance
Comprehensive Testing: Designing and implementing tools and improvements to streamline development and production debugging
Collaborate & Innovate: Working alongside brilliant developers across Microsoft, as well as with leading software and hardware partners and participating in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers
Qualification
Required
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
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, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR 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, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
3+ year(s) of experience as a Software Engineer with a solid foundation in system design and development
3+ year(s) experience in design, implementation, debugging and testing of Windows operating system drivers and/or, Windows system software
Working experience with kernel debugging and memory dump analysis
Experience in reviewing HW schematics
Working knowledge of OS primitives: memory management, scheduling, interrupts, threading and ACPI is an added advantage
A deep understanding of software lifecycle in a device development environment and the interplay between software and hardware development and schedules. Experience collaborating with internal and external partners
Demonstrated experience in driving requirements and translating them into solutions
Company
Microsoft
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