Software Engineer II

Design & implement features for conversational, tool-using, and background agents across the Windows stack using C++, C#, Python for experimentation, and latest Windows SDK.

• Design & implement features for conversational, tool-using, and background agents across the Windows stack
• Collaborate with PM, Design, and applied-data science partners to translate user centric scenarios into performant code
• Contribute to the identification of dependencies, and the development of design documents for a product area with little oversight
• Write clean, maintainable, and test-driven code; participate in code reviews and adhere to Microsoft ‘secure by default’ engineering practices
• Contribute to efforts to break down larger work items into smaller work items and provide estimation
• Debug product and live site issues learning from senior engineers to build operational excellence

• 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
• Problem solving and collaboration skills; comfortable communicating in English across remote and in office settings
• Experience building Windows desktop apps with Windows SDK
• Demonstrated foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object oriented design principles
• Industry experience with .NET 9 APIs (e.g., modern threading) or earlier .NET Core versions AND C#

• USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges
• Discounts on products and services
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

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