Software Engineer- Manufacturing & Sourcing

Overview

Microsoft is on a mission to build platforms and products that create and complete magical experiences across Microsoft, to empower every person and organization to achieve more by:

• Creating iconic end-to-end products across hardware, software, and services that people love and use every day.
• Leading and inspiring the industry through innovation and technology, enabling our ecosystem of partners to thrive.

Growing our business and the business of Microsoft.

The Windows + Devices MTS (Manufacturing Test Solution) team delivers manufacturing test solutions for Microsoft hardware products such as Surface, and Xbox. Technologies include Device Test Platforms, Device Calibration Solutions, Automated Test Software for capturing manufacturing defects and building Agentic AI solutions.

We are looking to hire a Software Engineer to join our team to create world-class software that interacts with our world-class hardware to build the next generation platform and AI Solutions that will be used for future 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.

This role is targeting an immediate start

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains test software and core test content to verify product functionality, collaborating with senior engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Monitors production yield data, implement continuous test enhancements, and participate in root cause analysis to ensure product quality.
• Architects and deploys manufacturing test methodologies and frameworks, focusing on reusability and support for new technologies.
• Improves test effectiveness and efficiencies by minimizing test loops, enhancing test coverage, and removing non-value elements from processes.
• Documents processes, procedures, and responsibilities, ensuring clear communication and alignment with internal and external partners.
• Collaborates with factory, NPI, and development teams to integrate new tools, automation, and resolve issues across test stages.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• OR equivalent experience.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience writing code in C#.
• 2+ years of experience in working with Azure Technologies.
• Experience with Performing Troubleshooting using Troubleshooting Tools including but not limited to WinDBG, Visual Studio Debugger, Windows Event Logs, KQL, SQL.
• Experience with AI Based Software Development Tools including but limited to GitHub Copilot, Visual Studio/VS Code Agent Mode, Building/Enhancing Agents with Custom Prompts/Tool Integration.

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Software Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $85,400 - $168,100 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $111,100 - $183,700 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

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.