Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft

Job Description

• As a Windows Privacy Engineer, you will be part of a team that designs, develops, and maintains the privacy settings and features in Windows 11.
• You will work closely with other engineers, product managers, legal and compliance professionals, and user researchers to ensure that Windows 11 provides users with transparency, choice, and control over their personal data.
• You will also collaborate with AI experts to ensure that Windows 11 uses AI responsibly and ethically. 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role has the following skillset and experience: 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, or C# 

OR equivalent experience. 

• 3+ year experience in software development using development technologies WinUI, XAML or ReactJS 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Enthusiasm for designing and developing high quality Windows User Experiences that are powered by cutting edge AI technologies   
• Hands on experiences with software engineering principles and best practices such as design patterns, code quality, testing, debugging, etc 
• Solid communication and collaboration skills  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive and supportive team  
• Experience in developing features and user experiences that use AI technologies such as speech, vision, natural language processing, or machine learning are a bonus 

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Software Engineer in the Windows Trust Experiences Engineering team, you will be responsible for using C++, WinRT and WinUI to design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions for Windows users.   
• You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse and supportive group of Developers, Program Managers, UX Designers, AI/ML Scientists and User Researchers to deliver features that leverage AI technologies (such as speech, vision, natural language processing, and machine learning, and more) in an integrated, seamless and polished fashion. You will also have an opportunity to contribute to the overall technical vision and strategy of the “architectural how” of how we build a scalable architecture with great fundamentals (such as performance, power, reliability). 
• Design, implement, test, and document privacy settings and features in Windows 11 using C#, C++, XAML, and other technologies. 
• Research and analyze user feedback, privacy regulations, industry best practices, and emerging trends to identify privacy requirements and opportunities for improvement. 
• Develop and maintain privacy compliance documentation and guidance for Windows 11. 
• Support data subject requests, data protection impact assessments, and audits related to Windows 11 privacy. 
• Communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on privacy-related issues and initiatives.