Core OS Software Engineer II

Jobright.ai; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 99,600 - 150,000; Full time

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Job summary

Jobright.ai is seeking a Core OS Software Engineer II to develop storage and file system components for Microsoft across both client and cloud systems. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in C/C++ and multithreading, contributing to innovative solutions in storage. Collaborating with various teams internally and externally, you will enhance software performance through design, coding, and analysis, ensuring top-tier outputs in a rapidly evolving tech environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in systems-level software development in C/C++.
• 3 years of experience with multithreading programming.
• 4 years of experience with kernel and device driver development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain storage and file system components across client, server, and cloud systems.
• Conceive, design, and implement storage features in collaboration with partners.
• Analyze performance and advancements in storage technologies.

Skills

C/C++ development

Multithreading programming

Kernel and device driver development

Performance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

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Job Summary:

Microsoft is a leading technology company focused on empowering every person and organization on the planet. They are seeking a Core OS Software Engineer II to develop and maintain storage and file system components across client, server, and cloud systems on Windows and Linux operating systems, while collaborating with internal and external partners to address business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining storage and file system components across client, server, and cloud systems on Windows and Linux operating systems.

• Conceiving, designing, and implementing storage features in tandem with partners inside and outside of Microsoft to address the business needs of customers.

• Performance analysis of designs and implementations, taking into consideration the rapid advancements in storage technologies.

• Ownership of the software engineering process from design, development, code review, test development, validation, delivery, and maintenance.

• Working as a team member, authoring documentation and tools that improve the team’s ability to develop and maintain software, participating in design discussions and code review outside of your immediate scope, and assisting less experienced team members in their personal growth.

• Working with partners both internal and external to Microsoft on storage hardware and solutions.

• Building an understanding of the wider storage ecosystem, and bringing that understanding to the table as new features are considered.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 4 years of experience in systems level software development in C/C++.

• 3 years of experience with multithreading programming, synchronization, locking e.t.c.

• 4 years of experience with kernel and device driver development in Linux or Windows.

• 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:

• Knowledge of Windows/Linux Low level boot process.

• Knowledge of advanced data structures e.g., BTrees, Hash Tables, Skip Lists, e.t.c.

• Experience with storage/filesystems in Windows, Linux, Kubernetes.

• Experience in analyzing storage performance and functionality.

• Familiarity with current and emerging storage technologies.

• Experience working in the software to hardware interface layer.

Company:

Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services. Founded in 1975, the company is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Public Company. Microsoft has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.

Seniority level

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  Entry level

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  Full-time

Job function

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  Software Development

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