New 
Senior Software Engineer-Windows Fundamentals
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 26, 2025 | |
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OverviewThe Windows Fundamentals team is responsible for the reliability, performance, battery life and sustainability of Windows devices.Our work touches the full stack of hardware, the operating system as well as the application layers to protect, manage and improve the Fundamentals of the Windows ecosystem. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer-Windows Fundamentals team member dedicated to advancing diagnostic capabilities aimed at enhancing performance and battery life across Windows devices. By leveraging artiificial intelligence(AI), telemetry, and automation, we focus on creating diagnostics that are seamless, actionable, and scalable. Our solutions span the entire software stack, empowering engineers and customers to identify and resolve issues impacting performance and battery usage quickly and effectively. If you are inspired by the challenges of solving complex problems, developing tools that drive device improvement, and transforming how performance and battery life issues are detected and addressed, we encourage you to join the Windows Fundamentals Team.The set of tools/technologies we use to achieve our objectives include C, C++, C#, scripting, Windbg, Cosmos/Kusto/Asimov and other trace processing applications in Azure, machine learning models, Power BI, statistics, Windows Performance Analyzer, Event Tracing for Windows (ETW) 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.
ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement code changes throughout the software and hardware stack to drive improvements in diagnostics and overall device fundamentals.Analyze and debug software and hardware behavior, both locally and at scale, by leveraging telemetry and trace data to diagnose issues impacting performance and battery life. Lead the design and architecture of innovative solutions and optimizations that enhance device reliability, efficiency, and longevity.Deliver quality, robust enhancements with a focus on scalability, consistency, and thoughtful tradeoff analysis across the technology ecosystem.Embody the Microsoft culture and values. | |