Software Engineer II Microsoft
Redmond, WA

Job Description

In Cognition, people-not devices-are at the center of everything we do. Our tech moves beyond screens and pixels, creating a new reality aimed at bringing us closer together-whether that's scientists "meeting" on the surface of a virtual Mars or some yet undreamt-of possibility. To get there, we're incorporating diverse groundbreaking technologies, from the revolutionary Holographic Processing Unit to computer vision, machine learning, human-computer interaction, and more. We're a growing team of talented engineers and artists putting technology on a human path across all Windows devices, including Microsoft HoloLens, the Internet of Things, phones, tablets, desktops, and Xbox. We believe there has to be a better way. If you do too, we need you!

* A BS, MSc or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent, advanced degree preferred
* 4+ years of relevant software design and development experience preferably on shipped consumer products or platforms
* Deep native development skills in C/C++ design and coding
* Proven experience working through the full product cycle from initial design to final product
* Outstanding technical problem solving and debugging skills
* Excellent optimization skills working in a multi-threaded environment
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Bonus points

There are plenty of other skills that aren't required, but you'll find useful in this role. Let us know if you have experience with computer vision and/or machine learning.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work

* Research, improve, design, implement, bring-up, optimize, and validate cutting-edge human tracking algorithms on low-level, multicore systems
* Own the quality of your software
* Work in close partnership with a team of diverse and talented peers in various disciplines including Silicon, Hardware, Program Management and Quality teams
* Own accurate design and costing for your engineering activities
* Participate actively in detailed design, code reviews, bug/issue triage with the feature teams, and support well informed decisions towards business and engineering goals