New 
Software Engineer II
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Jul 08, 2025 | |
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OverviewThe WindowsAgents Team at Microsoft is shaping agentcentric experiences thatspan Settings, Copilot+ PCs, and entirely new Windows 11 surfaces. This team is reimagine the way billions of people interact with Windows through intelligent, localmodel powered agents. We are hiring a Software Engineer II to be a part of our fastmoving, highownership group that ships reliable code and delights customers at scale.As a Software Engineer II, you will design and implement features for conversational and background agents across the Windows stack using C++,C#,Python, and the latest Windows SDKs. You will get the opportunity to work collaboratively with teams across the business including with engineers who built and shipped the first WindowsSettingsAgent.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.
ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement features for conversational and background agents across the Windows stack using C++,C#,Python, and latest Windows SDKs.Collaborate with Product, Design, and Machine Learning partners to translate usercentric scenarios into performant code paths and telemetry.Write clean, maintainable, and testdriven code; participate in code reviews and adhere to Microsoft securebydefault engineering practices.Debug livesite issues as part of a rotating Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) schedule, learning from senior engineers to build operational excellence.Contribute to automated build/test pipelines targeting .NET 9 and native components, ensuring smooth deployment to WindowsInsider and retail rings. | |