Software Engineer II - Windows 365 Web Client

As part of the Windows + Devices organization, our team thrives on innovation, fast iteration, and a deep commitment to delivering delightful, high-performance solutions to millions of users. We’re a collaborative, high-energy group that values curiosity, craftsmanship, and a growth mindset.

We’re seeking a Software Engineer II who’s excited to explore new technologies, write elegant and robust code, and drive engineering excellence across the stack. In this role, you’ll contribute to rapid, iterative releases and have the opportunity to innovate across multiple areas of our product, from protocol handling and graphics rendering to authentication and telemetry.

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 solid understanding of RDP internals, graphics PDUs, and virtual channels, optimizing for low latency and high fidelity in remote rendering scenarios.
• End-to-End Product Ownership: Collaborate across architecture, development, deployment, and Live Site operations, ensuring robust telemetry, proactive monitoring, and rapid incident response for a global user base.
• Agile and Impactful Delivery: Operate in a fast-paced, iterative environment with short release cycles, where innovation and customer impact are prioritized, and every engineer has the opportunity to shape product direction.
• Expanding Product Roadmap: Be part of a team with a rich and evolving roadmap, expanding the scope of remote desktop capabilities across devices, platforms, and enterprise scenarios.
• Customer-Centric Engineering: Leverage data-driven insights and direct customer feedback to continuously improve usability, reliability, and security, making remote work frictionless for millions of users.
• Collaborative and Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a team that values growth mindset, diversity, and collaboration, where your ideas and expertise help define the future of remote desktop technology at Microsoft.

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 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  
  • OR equivalent experience.
    
• Experience with web technologies (e.g. React.js, Typescript, JavaScript) and browser platforms (e.g., Chromium, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
  
• Understanding of software engineering fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and secure coding practices.

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:

• 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 Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ 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 designing, developing, testing, and maintaining production-quality software.
• Hands-on experience with remote desktop protocols (RDP), graphics PDUs, or virtual channels.
  
• Exposure to live site engineering practices, telemetry pipelines, and monitoring systems.
  
• Ability to work across the stack and contribute to both frontend (React, TypeScript) and backend (C++, services) components.
  
• Solid problem-solving skills and a growth mindset with a willingness to learn and mentor others.
  
• Experience working in agile teams with short, iterative release cycles and a DevOps culture.
  

Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 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 September 16, 2025.

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• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to address complex technical challenges in delivering seamless, secure, and high-performance remote desktop experiences via the web.
• Design and develop secure, testable, and maintainable code for browser-based remote desktop scenarios, ensuring compatibility across Chromium, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
• Execute the full software development life cycle (SDLC)—from architecture and implementation to deployment and Live Site operations—with end-to-end accountability for service quality. Share knowledge with others and foster a culture of continuous learning and growth within a diverse, inclusive team.
• Embrace agile engineering practices and a DevOps culture, focusing on rapid, iterative releases and proactive Live Site monitoring. Rapidly prototype and validate new features or improvements through quick proofs of concept, leveraging customer feedback and telemetry.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems to maintain high reliability and performance for both enterprise and consumer users.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive telemetry pipelines, Live Site monitors, and automated alerts to ensure robust service health and rapid incident response.
• Leverage data and telemetry to inform decisions, drive feedback into system design, and continuously enhance the usability, security, and reliability of remote desktop solutions.