Senior Software Design Engineer

Join the Xbox Video team at Microsoft as a Senior Software Engineer working on cutting-edge hardware and video technologies. You'll be developing low-level drivers and firmware that interact with state-of-the-art graphics and video hardware, focusing on video encode, decode, color processing, and motion estimation. As part of Core OS, you'll contribute to the operating systems powering Azure, Microsoft's Linux OS, Windows Client, Xbox, and Windows Server ecosystem, supporting cloud businesses and billions of customers worldwide.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced video hardware and technologies while being part of Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization globally. You'll collaborate with internal and external partners to solve challenging problems in Xbox video, requiring expertise in driver and firmware-level code development.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $117,200 to $229,200 (higher in SF and NYC areas), along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. You'll work in a culture that values growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration, with the flexibility of up to 100% work from home.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about video technology and hardware who want to make a significant impact on Microsoft's gaming and entertainment platforms. You'll be working with an experienced team, handling complex technical challenges, and contributing to products used by millions of users worldwide.