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We build innovative solutions that ensure customers can continue using their favorite applications as Windows grows and evolves.\nAs Windows continues to advance with new devices, AI-powered experiences, and platform innovations, our team focuses on solving complex compatibility challenges and improving the overall Windows experience. We develop engineering tools, automation frameworks, and infrastructure that help identify, investigate, and resolve compatibility issues before they impact customers.\nWe collaborate closely with Windows engineering teams and partners across Microsoft to deliver reliable, scalable solutions that support the future of Windows. We are expanding our team to help shape the next generation of compatibility engineering and create meaningful impact for millions of customers worldwide.\nAs a Software Engineer II on the Windows Compatibility team in Redmond, your work will directly impact Windows engineering teams globally. You will design and develop solutions that ensure critical application compatibility issues introduced during Windows development are identified and resolved before reaching customers.\nYou will build and enhance compatibility engineering tools, automation systems, and data-driven solutions using modern software engineering practices, AI technologies, and analytics. You will collaborate with engineers across Microsoft to investigate complex compatibility challenges, improve engineering processes, and influence solutions that enhance the Windows ecosystem.\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. 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.\nResponsibilities\nThis opportunity will allow you to\nDevelop Windows Compatibility tools, automation frameworks, and infrastructure to identify regressions and improve compatibility coverage.\nDesign and implement scalable solutions that support compatibility validation, test automation, and new Windows platform scenarios.\nEnhance test authoring experiences by building AI-powered solutions and leveraging emerging technologies.\nModernize Compatibility Engineering tools by applying secure, reliable, and maintainable engineering practices.\nInvestigate compatibility issues, perform root cause analysis, and deliver solutions that improve Windows customer experiences.\nCollaborate with engineering teams across Microsoft and external partners to understand compatibility challenges and drive effective solutions.\nPlay a fundamental role in defining and building products and technologies used by millions of people.\nDevelop innovative solutions using AI, automation, and data-driven engineering approaches.\nSolve problems across Windows, operating systems, cloud technologies, and emerging platforms.\nWork in a team environment that encourages ownership, collaboration, and strategic impact.\nPartner with engineering teams across Microsoft to deliver high-quality customer experiences.\nInvest in your professional development through continuous learning, mentorship, and hands-on opportunities.\nExperience new engineering challenges that expand your technical skills and expertise.\nWork with a team that values inclusion, flexibility, innovation, and engineering excellence\nQualifications\nRequired/Minimum Qualifications:\nBachelor'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.\n\nAdditional or preferred qualifications\nOther 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:\nMicrosoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. \nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.\n2+ years' industry experience designing, building, testing, and shipping software.\nExperience working with and building AI solutions is highly desired.\nSolid problem-solving skills and ability to deal with ambiguity comfortably.\nPassion for customers, product quality and drive for results. \nLeadership and communication skills are key to this role.\n#W+DJOBS\nSoftware Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $133,800 - $219,200 per year.\nCertain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:\nhttps://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay\nThis position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.\nMicrosoft 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. 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