Software Engineer II - Windows Debugging

Job Description

The Software Engineer II - Windows Debugging position at Microsoft involves solving complex problems and ensuring product functionality for Commercial & Enterprise customers.

Requirements

• 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
• 2+ years’ experience in software engineering or systems administration with Windows Client/Server
• 2+ years’ experience in customer-facing site reliability, service engineer role or support engineer roles
• Experience troubleshooting and data/log analysis skills (Perfmon/XPerf/ETL/ETW)
• Experience with debugging native C/C++ and managed code C# using Windbg

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Microsoft to gather requirements, align on technical direction, and deliver high-quality software
• Analyze product usage patterns and customer feedback to identify opportunities for feature enhancements and performance improvements
• Implement and validate software changes through rigorous testing and continuous integration practices to ensure quality and reliability
• Demonstrate leadership by taking ownership of projects, driving technical excellence, and fostering a collaborative team environment
• Engage with other engineering teams to conduct code reviews, share best practices, and contribute to architectural decisions
• Utilize debugging tools, performance profilers, and source code analysis to diagnose and resolve software issues efficiently
• Maintain a customer-focused mindset by building intuitive, performant, and secure software that meets user needs and expectations

Benefits

• Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.