OverviewWe are the Windows Servicing and Delivery (WSD) organization, which is a part of E+D division. Our core mission is to keep customers protected and productive by delivering a seamless and timely servicing experience for our customers in existing and future versions of Windows. Our Customer Focused Engineering (CFE) team is looking for highly motivated Software Engineer II to help us in this mission. You will play a key role in extending and modifying Windows Operating system code for keeping our customer base secure, improving the reliability of the platform, addressing customer reported issues, and developing features to light up new scenarios and devices in the Windows ecosystem (PCs, Phones, Servers, SurfaceHub, Hololens, Azure and more). You would be involved in the OS Core Security, Core OS Kernel, Hyper V and Security components of the Windows Operating System.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.ResponsibilitiesDevelop features to support the Enterprise and Cloud scenarios in Windows.Reproducing, debugging and fixing security vulnerabilities and customer-reported problems.Crafting high-quality, bug-free fixes with minimum application compatibility risk.Adding new features in Windows.Prioritizing your collection of work and delivering fixes in a timely fashion to meet deadlines.Collaborating with escalation engineers and other partner teams across Microsoft to debug, develop, test and ship Windows Kernel fixes and updates.Finding ways to improve products, tools, and processes for long-term benefit for Microsoft and customers.Mentoring junior engineers in the team.QualificationsRequired 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. Preferred Qualifications:5+ years of professional software development experience.Proven design and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on quality and engineering excellence.Excellent debugging skills, hands-on knowledge of WinDBG is desirable.Proven communication skills, both verbal and written.The ability to work well in a diverse, global, team-focused environment. BS in Computer Science or equivalent preferred.Experience with relevant programming skills in C/C++, C#.Ability to understand unfamiliar code bases, and debug server-side, multi-threaded, and highly scalable applications. Experience in working with Windows system level programming is desirable.Demonstrated results working with a global team.Experience with agile/scrum methodologies.Overall understanding of Azure/Cloud infrastructure is desirable. #W+DJOBS#wsdjobs#wsdindia#ewdindia #wsd This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.