Windows Cloud Experience (WCX) is part of Windows + Devices, focused on delivering cloud-connected Windows experiences that are secure, intelligent, and seamless across devices. WCX builds foundational components for cloud-hosted Windows solutions, enabling modern management, personalization, and enterprise scale for millions of users worldwide. Engineers in WCX work at the intersection of operating system (OS) fundamentals and cloud innovation, powering the cloud layer of Windows and supporting enterprise workloads at scale. 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. Required Qualifications: <ul><li>Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline,</li></ul><ul><li>OR equivalent experience. </li></ul><ul><li>Proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. </li></ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. </li></ul><ul><li>OR Masters Degree (or currently pursuing a degree) in Computer Science or related technical field with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with operating systems, cloud services (such as Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP)), and distributed systems. </li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with Windows software development kits (SDKs), Windows Application SDK (WinAppSDK), Windows UI Library (WinUI), or Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of observability, reliability engineering, and supportability practices. </li></ul><ul><li>Strong collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional projects. </li></ul> Software Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $84,200 - $165,200 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 $109,000 - $180,400 per year.    Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: <a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay" target="_blank">https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay</a>         Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 29, 2025. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the <a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/accommodationrequest" target="_blank">Accommodation request form</a>.  Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. #EiP #IC2SWE#W+DJobs<ul><li>Design and develop software features for cloud-hosted Windows experiences, including virtualization and remote desktop solutions. </li><li>Build and maintain distributed systems, application programming interfaces (APIs), and services that enable secure, reliable, and scalable solutions. </li><li>Collaborate with product managers (PM), designers, and partner teams to deliver modern management, personalization, and supportability features. </li><li>Use telemetry, analytics, and experimentation to improve product reliability, performance, and user experience. </li><li>Participate in incident response, release readiness, and supportability workflows. </li><li>Contribute to innovation initiatives and continuous improvement across the organization. </li></ul>