Software Engineer II - WindowsAgents, Growth and Innovation
 Microsoft | |
$100,600.00 - $199,000.00 / yr
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 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Jan 14, 2026 | |
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Overview
The WindowsAgents Team at Microsoft is shaping agentcentric experiences thatspan Settings, Copilot+ PCs, and entirely new Windows 11 surfaces. This team is reimagine the way billions of people interact with Windows through intelligent, localmodel powered agents. We are hiring a Software Engineer II to be a part of our fastmoving, highownership group that ships reliable code and delights customers at scale. As a Software Engineer II - WindowsAgents, Growth and Innovation, you will design and implement features for conversational and background agents across the Windows stack using C++,C#,Python, and the latest Windows SDKs. You will get the opportunity to work collaboratively with teams across the business including with engineers who built and shipped the first WindowsSettingsAgent. 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. By applying to this position, you are being considered for multiple like positions within our organization - WindowsAgents, Growth and Innovation team. Responsibilities - Design and implement features for conversational and background agents across the Windows stack using C++,C#,Python, and latest Windows SDKs. - Collaborate with Product, Design, and Machine Learning partners to translate usercentric scenarios into performant code paths and telemetry. - Write clean, maintainable, and testdriven code; participate in code reviews and adhere to Microsoft securebydefault engineering practices. - Debug livesite issues as part of a rotating Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) schedule, learning from senior engineers to build operational excellence. - Contribute to automated build/test pipelines targeting .NET 9 and native components, ensuring smooth deployment to WindowsInsider and retail rings. Qualifications Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
#W+DJOBS #agents #windows Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: 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. | |