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The Surface Post‑Launch Engineering team is responsible for sustaining and evolving the software that powers Surface devices in the hands of millions of customers. The team works across a broad portfolio of in‑market Surface products, partnering closely with hardware, systems, and architecture teams to solve complex, real‑world challenges at the intersection of PC hardware and software. Engineers on this team contribute across the software stack—diagnosing and resolving customer‑facing issues, delivering performance‑optimized features, and continuously improving the reliability and usability of Surface experiences as products evolve over time.
Job Responsibility:
Support post‑launch software development for in‑market Surface devices shipped to retail customers
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve customer‑facing software issues across the supported Surface product portfolio
Perform root cause analysis across hardware–software interactions to identify and implement durable fixes
Design and deliver value‑added software features that improve usability, reliability, and overall customer experience
Contribute to codebases spanning multiple active Surface products, adapting to frequently changing product and technical contexts
Collaborate with cross‑functional partners, including hardware, systems, and software engineering teams, to deliver high‑quality solutions
Demonstrate ownership and problem‑solving skills when working in complex, ambiguous, and fast‑moving technical environments
Requirements:
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
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Nice to have:
Experience with embedded firmware and PC driver development, including work with UEFI, operating system drivers, 32‑bit and 64‑bit microprocessors, and common interconnects such as I²C, SPI, and other I/O buses
Demonstrated ability to develop, debug, and troubleshoot firmware and low‑level software on multiprocessor systems using code debuggers and hardware diagnostic tools
Hands‑on experience using hardware debugging tools such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, JTAG, flash emulators, and in‑circuit emulator during firmware or driver development process
Proficiency in C language development
experience with C++ or other higher‑level languages, or host‑level application development, is a plus
Experience developing PC‑based drivers, interface applications, or supporting scripts
5+ years of experience contributing to product development in the consumer PC or consumer electronics industry
Experience collaborating with external development partners and high‑volume manufacturers to bring consumer electronics products to market
Experience using AI‑assisted tools to support coding, code review, or repository analysis (AI‑based code generation, GitHub/repository analysis tools)
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in written and verbal form, including explaining designs across abstraction levels (i.e., architecture diagrams through source‑level code)