Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft Windows operating system powers over 1 billion PCs around the globe. Media Platform team is part of the Core Operating Systems Group within Azure that builds cutting edge technology and is the center of excellence for core audio video and streaming technologies that innovates with a focus on solutions that enable industry-leading audio/video game and app streaming scenarios for Windows PCs Xbox and new classes of devices. The team is successfully driving wins with partner teams including Windows Xbox and Surface and we work closely with top industry partners. This is a high visibility area that requires a high degree of cross-group collaboration to deliver on strategic bets for Microsoft. Join our team and build world-class experiences today.

Azure Edge + Platform brings together Edge platforms devices and services to deliver Edge solutions operating systems and engineering systems. Driven by its customers’ needs Azure Edge + Platform seeks to accelerate growth for Azure E&D and Microsoft’s customers worldwide.

The organization’s portfolio spans the Cloud Edge Stack Azure Engineering Systems Azure Media Services – for end-to-end media workflow and analytics – and Microsoft’s Operating Systems including the Azure Host OS and Windows. This portfolio impressively powers the world with more than one billion monthly active devices.

This position is Redmond WA based and open to other remote work opportunities

Demands for high quality media streaming under constrained network conditions is continuing to grow rapidly. We are seeking a strong developer in design/development of optimized robust encoders and decoders for the latest video codec standards as well as development of new codecs. Candidates must have a track record as a developer delivering complete high-quality design and implementation and an aptitude for driving features across teams divisions and the industry. Technical passion cross-group partnership skills ability for self-direction a focus on quality software through appropriate tests and aptitude for design are the most important competencies. You will drive the engagement from a technical standpoint including architectural design and working closely with the codec alliances within the industry to drive the industry forward ensuring the success of our platform from initial enablement to production. The ideal candidate will have experience leading deep technical architecture discussions across cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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