We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team! In the Azure cloud, in data centers and on customer machines around the world. Over a billion devices run Windows – and they all have to be kept up to date. It’s essential that we make this experience as reliable and smooth as possible to minimize downtime for users, across a variety of device types, and categories of software. Our team creates and maintains OS components and deployment solutions that update every Windows device on the planet to the latest version, with updates of all shapes and sizes. We also enable OEMs to efficiently deploy Windows on new devices and we enable Enterprise IT admins, server data center admins, and the Azure cloud itself to effectively deploy Windows & Windows Server. Reducing install time and reducing update download size while increasing customer satisfaction is our primary focus and passion. **Responsibilities** Customer-facing solutions for managing software packages, payload and updates for the next generation of devices and re-think the update model to be as fast, reliable, and worry-free. Our tech stack is Rust and C++, with Rust as a quickly growing share for new components. You'll get a chance to work with engineers from across the org, building new products or deploying new features in novel ways, and get a unique perspective into the product lifecycle from initial stages to post-release. In this role, you will be expected to take point on technical discussions and collaborate on scenarios across teams, sometimes in unfamiliar domains. While we're moving fast, we are in this for the long haul so we like working with people who are passionate about quality in the products they build and have pride in their work, relentlessly improving, and helping those around you learn and grow. **Qualifications** **Required/Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Go, or Python  + OR equivalent experience.  + Experience with communication, collaboration, design and planning skills and willingness to learn proactively + Technical written and verbal communications skills experience **Other Requirements:** + Cloud Background check: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: + Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. **Additional or Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python + OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python + OR equivalent experience. + 3+ years of professional experience with Rust or C/C++ development Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 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 Microsoft will accept applications for the role until February 16, 2024. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .