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Our work spans hardware and OEM partners, the operating system, and application layers - helping protect, manage, and enhance the fundamentals of the Windows ecosystem.\nWe are seeking a self-driven Senior Software Engineer to shape the next generation of Windows device optimizations. As advances in AI, silicon, and software create new opportunities, you will help make exceptional device fundamentals a defining feature of Windows PCs.\nThis role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex systems problems, pursuing technical excellence, and delivering innovations that improve how people live, work, and play.\nMicrosoft’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. 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