Senior Software Engineer - Firmware

Overview

Microsoft is on a mission to build platforms and products that create and complete magical experiences across Microsoft, to empower every person and organization to achieve more.

As part of that mission, Microsoft Devices Software team is on a journey to create new experiences on the Windows platform. A fundamental part of our strategy is having desirable and powerful devices that enable the experiences people want. Creating these new experiences and devices involves close partnership between hardware engineers, software engineers, designers, manufacturing along with the various industry partners that closely collaborate to create industry defining firsts. Our obsession for the right experience with our passion to enable everyone to do and be their best is reflected in the devices that we ship. 

We're looking for a talented Software Development Engineer for our Bengaluru-India operation to work with our Surface Product team. The position will be responsible for partnering closely with silicon partners, system engineers, firmware engineers and architects for delivering product designs that are optimized for high volume consumer products. You should be a team player who works well in a collaborative environment with peers across the company as well as in partner disciplines. You would be expected to keep challenging the status quo and constantly look for better design and more efficient processes. In this role, you will be harnessing the power of cutting-edge silicon to light up new user experiences.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives to strengthen Surface product engineering and drive innovation within the Programs team. This role combines deep technical expertise with a frontier mindset to enable AI-native workflows and scalable solutions.
• Partner closely with silicon partners to plan future product roadmap. Define architecture and lead platform bring-up.
• Bring-up new devices at various stages of hardware development including prototype hardware. Work closely with software and hardware developers located in different geos, to create and improve various components of the Surface software/firmware.
• Keep track of latest UEFI development in industry technological standards and incorporate them into Surface products
• Investigate, reproduce, and debug complex system level problems by leveraging various software debuggers and analyzers.
• Participate in development forums and discussions to propose and implement software solutions.
• Champion productivity and engineering excellence in Surface product development by driving process improvements and creating innovative AI-powered tools and solutions that streamline workflows, improve quality, and reduce turnaround time.
  
  

• 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 equivalent experience. 
• Deep understanding of Qualcomm SoC architecture/internals and expert in UEFI firmware development.
• Proven experience applying AI/ML techniques or developing and integrating AI-driven tools, workflows, or automation solutions to enhance engineering processes and solve productivity challenges in software or hardware development.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple disciplines and
  
  

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in system level, embedded firmware or device drivers’ development.
• Experience with various buses such as SPI, USB, I2C, UART.
• Experience diagnosing power and performance issues on a Windows device.
• Experience with Windows kernel and Windows device drivers is an added advantage.
  
  

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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.