Hyper-V’s virtualization technology is a key part of Microsoft's Mobile-First, Cloud-First strategy, and it is at the core of Microsoft’s cloud and of the Windows operating system. Help us develop features deploying onto millions of machines, from Azure servers that power the Microsoft cloud to exciting new devices for developers and the enterprise. Collaborate with developers across Microsoft, hardware partners, and the open-source community to deliver innovative technology.

The Hyper-V team is looking for a Software Engineer II that can help our team deliver the next generation of our secure virtualization platform. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who can learn quickly, and have a passion for writing highly secure software, and enjoy working within a dynamic team.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

• As a member of the team, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of features that further strengthen the security of Hyper-V’s virtualization platform and that increase the trust that our customers have in our Cloud and Windows Server offerings.
• Specific areas include updating the use of encryption across the virtualization platform and leveraging modern validation technologies to ensure highly robust implementations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• Experience working on Linux environment

Other Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.

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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.