Microsoft · 20 hours ago
Software Engineer II - Windows Agents, Growth and Innovation
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $199K/yr
2+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company focused on empowering individuals and organizations. They are seeking a Software Engineer II to design and implement features for conversational and background agents across the Windows stack, working collaboratively with various teams to enhance user experiences.
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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
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Company
Microsoft
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