Overview
The Microsoft Development Center Prague (MDCP) is a global engineering hub contributing to Microsoft’s core technologies. Our team works on cutting-edge cross-platform frameworks and developer tools that empower millions of developers worldwide. At MDCP, you’ll help shape the .NET MAUI framework and enhance its integration with Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code, enabling seamless development experiences across platforms. We are looking for a Software Engineer to work on the .NET MAUI framework itself, with a strong focus on IDE integration for Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code. You will collaborate with engineers globally to deliver high-performance, reliable, and developer-friendly tooling that powers cross-platform application development. This role is highly technical, focusing on framework internals, cross-platform consistency, and advanced IDE integration.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the open-source .NET MAUI framework, including controls, layouts, and cross-platform abstractions.
Build and enhance Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code integration for .NET MAUI, including project templates, debugging support and developer productivity features.
Optimize performance, memory usage, and platform-specific behavior of .NET MAUI components across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
Collaborate with global teams to implement scalable, maintainable, and testable framework and IDE components.
Contribute to automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and quality assurance for framework and tooling features.
Identify and resolve complex technical issues in framework internals or IDE integration.

Qualifications

Qualification

BSc in Computer Science, EE, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
Experience in production software development.
Strong experience in C# and .NET, including system-level or library/framework development.
Deep understanding of cross-platform development principles.
Experience contributing to libraries, SDKs, or frameworks rather than just applications.

Plus some combination of the following:

Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Experience with mobile (iOS/Android) or desktop (Windows/macOS) platform internals.
Knowledge of build systems, debugging tools, and CI/CD pipelines for frameworks or tooling.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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.

.NET MAUI Software Engineer