Join the Windows Cloud Experiences team as a Senior Software Engineer to develop core Windows client technologies that enable secure and high-performance remote desktop experiences. This role focuses on building foundational components that integrate with the operating system and cloud services. Ideal candidates will have a passion for C++ and a commitment to security, performance, and reliability. You will work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and inclusion.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 4+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, or C#.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.
• Solid experience in C or C++, with production-quality, shipped code.
• Experience building native Windows applications or system components.
• Deep knowledge of Win32, COM, Windows services, and system internals.

• Design and implement native Windows components in modern C++ with deep integration into Win32, COM, Windows services, and system APIs.
• Work on device redirection, input, display, audio/video, USB, HID, and peripheral integration used by remote desktop and virtualization scenarios.
• Create and maintain solutions to ensure that keyboard input is secure from keyloggers.
• Diagnose and fix issues spanning kernel/user-mode boundaries, OS integration, drivers, services, and client applications.
• Participate in the full lifecycle: architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, and live-site debugging.

• 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.