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Senior Software Engineer - Virtualization and Kernel

Microsoft
USA Full-time 2/5/2026 $119,800 - $258,000 a year
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of ExperienceMaster's with 2+ Years of Experience
Approval 98.4%Total filings 6,363New hires 3,142
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FY 2025

Job Description

The Virtualization Core Platform team at Microsoft is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work on foundational components of the virtualization stack, including the hypervisor and kernel. The role involves designing and coding solutions for core virtualization technologies, collaborating with silicon partners, and driving cross-organizational initiatives to enhance performance, reliability, and security.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement new virtualization related features for Azure, Windows, and Hyper-V
  • Lead initiatives that help define the next generation of virtualization
  • Collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers
  • Learn and share ideas continuously
  • Drive for quality in everything you do and continuously improve the quality of the systems on which you work
  • Provide technical input across the Azure and Windows teams
  • Embody our culture and values

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.

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