Microsoft
Software Engineer II - WSSI
$102K–$219K
Austin, TX · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years required; preferred qualification states 4+ years.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field OR equivalent experience.
About the job
Analyzes and improves GPU and AI workload performance, power, and reliability across the Windows software stack to enhance Windows PC experiences.
What you'll do
- Analyze AI, GPU, and OS code using telemetry, logs, and tools to identify bugs and bottlenecks.
- Design, implement, and test Windows OS and feature improvements; coordinate execution with internal teams and partners.
- Build and review secure, scalable, compliant human- and AI-generated code, and use agentic AI in daily workflows.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 2+ years of technical engineering experience coding in languages including C, C++, C#, or Python; OR equivalent experience.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of modern OS and application analysis, such as Windows or Linux; 4+ years of technical engineering coding experience.
- Experience with AI workloads, APIs, ONNX, ONNX Runtime, AI models, AI/NPU hardware and drivers; GPU APIs such as DirectX or Vulkan; graphical applications; or benchmarks and performance analysis.
Pay
USD $102,100 - $202,200 per year (base salary); USD $133,800 - $219,200 per year (base salary)
Tools
C, C++, C#, Python, Windows, Linux, ONNX, ONNX Runtime
AI focus
Analyzes AI workloads and GPU performance, power, and reliability; uses AI to build code, reviews AI-generated code, and integrates agentic AI into daily workflows.
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