Software Engineer at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

199000.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

C, C++, Python, Firmware Development, Embedded Systems, Communication Protocols, USB, Bluetooth, Device Drivers, Prototyping, Debugging, Electrical Schematics, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Learning Mindset

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview On Team Xbox, we aspire to empower the world’s 3 billion gamers to play the games they want, with the people they want, anywhere they want. Gaming, the largest and fastest growing category in media & entertainment, represents an important growth opportunity for Microsoft. We are leading with innovation, as highlighted by bringing the Game Pass subscription to PC, bringing Xbox to new devices with Cloud Gaming, and our recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard King creating exciting new possibilities for players. The Xbox Gaming Devices Ecosystem team ship tens of millions of hardware products every year including the Xbox Series X|S, the Xbox Wireless Controller, the Xbox Adaptive Controller and Adaptive Joystick, and more. Microsoft is the destination for the brightest minds in consumer electronics design. Come join our team to deliver exciting new products to fans and customers worldwide! The Xbox accessories development team is expanding into new families of products and new fundamental technologies. The team is seeking an engineering candidate to contribute to firmware development and the success of these emerging products. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in one or more common firmware development languages such as C or C++ and will bring passion and energy to development with embedded microcontrollers. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to collaborate closely with other teams, such as the Xbox operating system team, electrical design team, design validation and test team to push the boundaries of gaming accessories and deliver world-class consumer electronics. The successful candidate will demonstrate a predominant growth mindset and desire to learn new paradigms and new developments techniques to overcome challenges. As part of a fast-paced team, the successful candidate will adopt a fail-fast mentality, learn from their successes and setbacks, invest in team processes, and deeply care for the success of their teammates. #GamingJobs #TeamXbox #XboxAccessories Responsibilities Participate in all phases of Xbox hardware product development including designing and implementing firmware code, creating prototypes and proofs of concept, writing test code and support scripts, validating hardware subsystems, etc. Contribute to the design and implementation of various firmware components and tools, including device drivers, peripheral drivers, communication interfaces, input/sensors data processing, power management state machines, programming scripts for production, and automated tests. Collaborate with electrical engineering teams, operating systems developers, and quality assurance for day-to-day operations as well as for long term roadmap improvements by feeding back key learnings. Troubleshoot complex scenarios spanning across multiple systems, such as communication protocols over USB or Bluetooth, interfaces with sensors and actuators, and bug reports from our testers and end-users. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product designers, User Experience developers, and product managers to define firmware requirements and specifications. Promote and support our Culture and Values in the daily work with the team as well as the design of our products with accessibility, diversity and inclusion in mind. Be mindful of compliance, privacy and security. Qualifications Required/Minimum Qualifications: 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++ or Python OR equivalent experience. Demonstrated experience with integrated development environments (such as Visual Studio or Keil) and debuggers, and working with off-the-shelf components (OS libraries, 3rd party libraries or drivers, command line tools, etc.). Basic experience with embedded firmware development techniques on platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi or STM32 Nucleo. Skilled in written and verbal communication, with a mindset to pursue learnings, identify challenges and assimilate feedback. Other Requirements: Master'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++ 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++ or Python OR equivalent experience. Experience developing firmware or applications with USB or Bluetooth support. Experience with one or more embedded communications protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.). A good understanding of computer architecture including processors, buses, memories, as well as operating systems principles such as multi-threading and memory management. Familiarity with reading and interpreting electrical schematics. Familiarity with electrical lab equipment including oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers... Excellent organizational and learning skills. Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay 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.

Responsibilities

The candidate will participate in all phases of Xbox hardware product development, including firmware code design and implementation, and collaborate with various teams to troubleshoot complex scenarios. They will also contribute to the design and implementation of firmware components and tools.