Senior Software Engineer

Join the Windows Cloud Experiences team and help redefine how users connect to their Windows environments—anytime, anywhere, on any device. We’re building the next-generation remote desktop experience for the web, and we’re looking for bold, creative engineers to push the boundaries of what's possible.

As part of the Windows + Devices organization, we value innovation, fast iteration, and delivering high-performance solutions to millions of users. Our team thrives on curiosity, craftsmanship, and a growth mindset.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and building secure, scalable, and high-performance remote desktop solutions. You’ll work across the stack—from browser-based UI and protocol handling to graphics rendering and telemetry—contributing to rapid, iterative releases and helping shape the future of remote desktop technology.

Product

• Drive the Future of Remote Work: Join a team at the forefront of delivering seamless, secure, and high-performance remote desktop experiences directly in the browser, empowering users to access Windows desktops and apps from anywhere, on any device.
• Cloud-Powered Windows Experiences: Contribute to the next generation of cloud-integrated Windows solutions, leveraging Azure and Microsoft 365 to enable scalable, resilient, and enterprise-grade remote desktop services.
• Cutting-Edge Web Technologies: Work with a modern tech stack including C++, JavaScript/TypeScript, and React, while developing deep expertise in browser APIs and cross-browser compatibility (Chromium, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
• Protocol and Graphics Innovation: Engineer solutions that require a strong understanding of RDP internals, graphics PDUs, and virtual channels, optimizing for low latency and high fidelity in remote rendering scenarios.

Learn More:

Learn: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-app/overview
Video: https://youtu.be/j0XU59VbKOc

At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We foster a culture of respect, integrity, and accountability, where inclusion and collaboration fuel innovation, and where your work can have real, global impact.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience/knowledge of cloud computing, enterprise computing products.
  
• 2+ years of industry experience coding in C++.
• Working knowledge of web technologies and browser APIs (e.g., Chromium, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

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 thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience designing, developing, and testing complex software systems using both managed (C#, JavaScript/TypeScript/React) and native (C/C++) languages, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality solutions.
• Deep understanding of cloud computing, distributed systems, and secure development practices, with hands-on expertise in remote desktop protocols, browser APIs, and cross-platform compatibility.
  
• Solid problem-solving and end-to-end ownership skills, including live site engineering, telemetry, and collaboration across multiple components and teams.
  
• Passion for agile development, rapid prototyping, and fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and customer-centric engineering.

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 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     

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until August 1, 2025. 

#W+DJOBS

• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver secure, high-performance remote desktop experiences via the web.
• Influence product direction by contributing to strategy, engineering standards, and best practices.
• Design and develop maintainable, testable code for browser-based remote desktop scenarios across major browsers.
• Own the full software development lifecycle, including architecture, implementation, deployment, and Live Site operations.
• Embrace agile development and DevOps practices, focusing on rapid iteration and telemetry-driven improvements.
• Prototype and validate new features quickly, using customer feedback and data insights to guide enhancements.
• Foster a culture of learning and inclusion through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.