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Software Engineer II

Microsoft

Microsoft

Software Engineering
Posted on Jul 8, 2025

Software Engineer II

Eningen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Date posted
Jul 07, 2025
Job number
1842001
Work site
Up to 100% work from home
Travel
0-25 %
Role type
Individual Contributor
Profession
Software Engineering
Discipline
Software Engineering
Employment type
Full-Time

Overview

Windows Cloud Experiences is developing a best-in-class VDI solution to enable millions of customers to work with physical and virtual PCs.

We have an immediate opening for a Software Engineer on the Cloud Streaming, Mixed Reality and Graphics (CMG) Team.

We strongly believe that shifting workloads to the cloud is the future of computing.

In the Cloud Streaming Mixed Reality and Graphics team, we are leveraging the power of Azure to enable customers to work from everywhere on even the smallest, lowest powered devices. We build key technologies for low-latency streaming, innovating in areas such as real-time graphics, network resiliency, and video codecs, and bring powerful cloud compute anywhere through products such as Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop

We are looking for a software engineer with a solid C++ background and passion in some or all of the above areas to complement our team and join us on this exciting journey!

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

    • Relevant professional software development experience
    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent
    • Solid C++ development and debugging skills
    • Experience developing, debugging, profiling, and optimizing code on different hardware platforms running the Windows operating system
    • A proven ability to work in a team environment on a shared code base
    • A proven track record of delivering high quality solutions for technical challenges
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    There are plenty of other skills that aren’t required, but you’ll find useful in this role. Let us know if you have experience with, or are passionate about:

    • OS networking stacks (on any OS)
    • Low-latency data transmission over wireless networks
    • Video codecs and low-latency, high-throughput video encoding/decoding
    • Knowledge of GPU APIs such as DX11, DX12 or Vulkan
    • Machine Learning and its application in networking and/or video/audio

  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

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Responsibilities

  • Developing the next generation of cloud streaming technology for VDI experiences.
  • Designing, implementing, and evolving new tools and techniques to analyze and improve the visual quality and responsiveness of cloud streaming.
  • Working in close partnership with a team of diverse and talented peers in various disciplines including design, hardware, Program Management, and Software.
  • Development for sustained long term success, and partnering with your peers and technical leadership to deliver solid technical designs and architectures.
  • Working on all aspects of Software Development including design, implementation, testing, maintenance, documentation and delivery.
  • End-to-end ownership of your engineering activities and deliverables, from ideation to delivery.
  • You are expected to be a self-starter, capable of solving ambiguous and challenging technical problems with wide scope.
  • You will be expected to lead by example and maintain the standard and craftsmanship embodied in our products.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect

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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.