Device Validation Engineer -II
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. Microsoft scores B on the Alion truth index.
Do you want to be part of a startup culture while working for Microsoft? Do you like being close to the customer, ensuring Microsoft devices delight users? Want to work as part of a dynamic team? The Surface Post Launch Engineering team is looking for someone who can help shape the future of devices by being the face of our in-market products.
We're seeking a talented Device Validation Engineer II to validate, debug and help deliver effective solutions that improve the quality and reliability of Surface devices after launch.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Validate software, driver and firmware updates on Surface devices and accessories, and sign off releases against quality criteria.
- Reproduce, debug and triage software issues on Surface products, partnering with developers and program managers to drive fixes.
- Plan and execute test passes, and contribute to test strategies, test cases and validation coverage.
- Help set up and maintain lab infrastructure and build and extend test automation frameworks.
- Support integration and configuration management activities for servicing releases.
- Assist in building and maintaining telemetry pipelines and dashboards, and contribute to data analysis and reporting.
- Apply an understanding of real-time, embedded firmware along with solid troubleshooting skills to help isolate problems quickly.
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years experience as a Software Development Engineer, or Test or Validation Engineer, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience programming or validating using applications or tools developed in C, C++, C#, PowerShell, Python, or similar languages.
- Experience in the development and/or validation of personal computing devices, tablets, mobile phones, or other mobile computer devices or accessories, gaming systems, or servers.
- Experience developing, debugging, and/or validating one or more of the following on the Windows operating system, kernel-mode device drivers, firmware, UEFI.
- Experience developing and executing software testing methodologies, strategies, procedures, tools and metrics.
- Experience with sustaining or servicing products after launch.
- Experience gathering and analyzing telemetry data to improve software reliability or performance.
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Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.