New 
Software Engineer II - Windows AI
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 11, 2025 | |
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OverviewAre you ready to shape the future of Windows using AI?Do you thrive on building scalable UX platforms that power delightful, intelligent experiences? Imagine your code lighting up across the globe within hours - impacting how people interact with Windows every day. If that excites you, we've got the perfect opportunity.The Windows Shell and Services team is at the forefront of AI innovation in Windows. We're on a mission to elevate customer lifetime value by crafting experiences that are not only AI-driven but also deeply grounded in data and user delight. Our engineering culture is modern, agile, and deeply invested in building robust platforms that empower us to ship confidently and securely.We're looking for a passionate Software Engineer II who's eager to dive into Microsoft and AI technologies, grow in a collaborative and inclusive environment, and help shape the next generation of AI-powered Windows experiences. If you are looking to accelerate your journey, this is your chance to make a global impact - and fast. 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.
ResponsibilitiesCollaborates with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a scenario.Drives identification of dependencies and the development of design documents for a product, application, service, or platform.Creates, implements, optimizes, debugs, refactors, and reuses code to establish and improve performance and maintainability, effectiveness, and return on investment (ROI).Leverages subject-matter expertise of product features and partners with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., project managers) to drive a workgroup's project plans, release plans, and work items.Acts as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) and guides other engineers by developing and following the playbook, working on call to monitor system/product/service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions, alerting stakeholders about status and initiates actions to restore system/product/service for simple and complex problems when appropriate.Proactively seeks new knowledge and adapts to new trends, technical solutions, and patterns that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale.Embody the Microsoft culture and values. | |