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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:\nBachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages using C++.OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages using C++\nOR equivalent experience.\n\nExperience developing performance-sensitive or systems-level software using C++.\nExperience in one or more of the following areas: graphics, rendering, GPU programming, desktop remoting, video/media streaming, or real-time media processing.\nFamiliarity with graphics or GPU technologies such as DirectX/Direct3D, Vulkan, OpenGL, or CUDA.\nExperience with video encoding/decoding, media pipelines, or codecs such as H.264, H.265/HEVC.\nExperience with remote desktop, desktop streaming, screen capture, virtualization, or low-latency interactive applications.\nFamiliarity with Windows internals, Windows OS concepts, or native Windows development.\nExperience debugging and optimizing performance, latency, memory, or resource utilization in complex software systems.\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. 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