Senior Software Engineer
Microsoft
Windows Agents and Growth Innovations (WinAGI) is pioneering next-generation AI-powered agentic experiences across Windows and Copilot. Our mission is to build intelligent, user-centric features that empower millions of users and drive innovation on the Windows platform.
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and is passionate about building advanced AI solutions. You’ll join a high-impact team focused on shipping user-facing software increments every sprint, collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovation at scale.
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
- Design and deliver high-quality software components aligned to WinAGI’s vision of AI-driven Windows experiences and growth innovations.
- Work across the stack — from user interface to backend services — with a strong bias for impact and rapid iteration.
- Apply data-driven engineering practices to inform design decisions, validate hypotheses, and optimize performance through telemetry and measurable outcomes.
- Leverage modern development practices and AI-assisted tools to accelerate coding, reduce boilerplate, and enable intelligent test automation.
- Collaborate closely with product, design, and partner teams to shape priorities and deliver intuitive, high-value user experiences.
- Transform loosely defined ideas into tangible outcomes, navigating evolving priorities with creativity and technical rigor.
- Contribute to architecture discussions, code reviews, and prototyping efforts to ensure scalability and maintainability.
- Foster a culture of agility, experimentation, and outcome-driven development within the Windows ecosystem.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages on C or C++.
- OR equivalent experience.
- Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI Foundry, or similar.
- Proven expertise in full-stack development, with emphasis on client-side application engineering and user-facing experiences.
- Deep knowledge of interaction models and multimodal interfaces (inking, stylus, voice, touch, sensors, haptics, gestures, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience building with GenAI technologies and agentic frameworks.
- Experience building agents, extensions, or projects on top of platforms like GitHub Copilot, Copilot Studio, or similar AI frameworks.
- Solid product and design instincts—able to shape user-facing experiences and make informed trade-offs.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with minimal structure.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
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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.