Software Engineer 2 - Firmware

Overview

Do you want to be part of a startup culture while working for Microsoft? Do you like being close to the customer, ensuring Microsoft devices delight users? Want to work as part of a dynamic team?

The Surface Post Launch Engineering (PLE) team is looking for someone that can help shape the future of devices by being the face of our in-market products.

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.

Do you enjoy working close to the hardware and solving complex system-level problems? The Surface PLE team is looking for a Software Engineer II to join our UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) development team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge firmware that powers Microsoft Surface devices, enabling seamless integration between hardware and Windows.

As a member of the UEFI team, you will contribute to the design, development, and validation of firmware features that are foundational to device performance, security, and user experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain UEFI firmware components for Surface devices.
• Collaborate with hardware, OS, and security teams to deliver reliable and secure firmware.
• Debug and resolve issues across firmware, drivers, and hardware interfaces.
• Contribute to platform bring-up, power management, and boot-time optimizations.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high standards for code quality and documentation.
• Continuously learn and apply best practices in firmware development and system integration.
  
  

• 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.  OR equivalent experience. 
• 2+ years of experience in system software or firmware development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with UEFI or BIOS development.
• Exposure to UEFI specification and experience in ACPI and ASL programming and debugging.
• Experience with debugging tools such as JTAG, serial consoles, and logic analyzers.
• Understanding of computer architecture and hardware interfaces (e.g., I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB).
• Experience with debugging tools and techniques for low-level software.
• Exposure to UEFI spec.
  
  

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. “
  
  

• 4+ years of experience in system software or firmware development.
• Experience with ARM or x86 platforms.
• Exposure to AI workloads or AI-accelerated hardware and understanding of how firmware can support AI features on modern devices.
• Familiarity with Windows OS internals.
• Exposure to secure boot, measured boot, or firmware security concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
• ACPI and ASL programming and debug
• Debugging tools like JTAG.
  
  

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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.