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Intelligent Conversation and Communication Cloud (IC3) at Microsoft is developing the next generation of collaboration and communication products that will revolutionize both consumer and enterprise communications. Microsoft is seeking a passionate and experienced Software Engineer II to join our Media Streaming team. This role is part of our broader effort to deliver seamless, high-performance media experiences across Microsoft platforms and services. As a key contributor, you will help design and build scalable, low-latency streaming components that power real-time communication and collaboration. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate media capabilities into Microsoft’s ecosystem, ensuring reliability, quality, and innovation at every layer of the stack. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of media streaming at Microsoft, driving impact across millions of users and devices.
Job Responsibility:
Design and develop scalable, low-latency media streaming components that enhance Microsoft’s real-time communication and collaboration experiences
Contribute to the evolution of Microsoft’s media stack by implementing robust APIs and services that support high-performance streaming across diverse platforms and devices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate media streaming capabilities into broader Microsoft ecosystems, ensuring seamless user experiences and operational reliability
Drive quality and performance improvements through telemetry instrumentation, automated testing, and continuous validation under varied network conditions
Participate in sprint planning, technical reviews, and engineering initiatives to align deliverables with organizational goals and product milestones
Champion best practices in software engineering, with a focus on maintainability, scalability, and security in media streaming systems
Requirements:
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
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
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Nice to have:
3+ years of experience in designing, developing, and shipping highly reliable distributed systems and services
Hands-on experience in building and deploying AI/ML solutions, with a focus on practical implementation and scalability
Communication skills and a track record of effective cross-functional collaboration
2+ years of hands-on experience designing and developing real-time video applications or video streaming solutions
Familiarity with image and signal processing, as well as video codec standards including AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265, AV1, VVC/H.266, and machine learning–based video codecs