Overview

The Windows Ecosystem and Commercial Engagement team (WECE) plays a pivotal role in advancing Microsoft’s strategic priorities across the Windows ecosystem. At the heart of what we do is to connect partners, customers, and internal teams to ensure that Windows continues to deliver value and innovation. WECE Hardware Engineering Enablement(HEE) focus on integrating modern hardware features into Windows and providing toolkits that drive device quality and performance across the ecosystem.

The WECE HEE China team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to collaborate closely with China Ecosystem ODM partners (Luxshare, Huaqin, Longcheer, etc.) on 'Hero Devices' enablement, issue triage, and analysis. This role involves helping partners adopt new Windows features and optimizing their Hero devices' power performance and manufacturing processes through local engineering activities. You will ensure these devices meet quality criteria (e.g., HWV, CER) by working closely with ecosystem partners to deliver Windows new features and experiences. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work across teams to analyze and resolve performance bottlenecks, aiming to deliver 'Apple compete' hero devices.

Responsibilities

Co-engineering with ODM, OEM and silicon partner for hero device enablement and issue triage & analysis.
Power & performance optimization for best-in-class energy efficiency and performance.
Manufacturing enablement and optimization on ODM's production lines to meet MSFT requirements (including OA3, Security Boot Enablement, LCU+AI models preload etc.).
Expedite the new features/portfolio enablement to well align Windows roadmap, through local engineering support.
Deliver and maintain 'know-how' or 'guidence' for other local ODMs' scale out .

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree(Master degree is preferred) in computer science, or related technical discipline.
Minimum 4+ years of software engineering experience, with solid knowledge on Windows Kernal, driver framework, and UEFI architecture.
Excellent troubleshooting skills, especially for Windows debugging.
Strong proficiency in manufacturing enablement, debugging, and engineering optimization.
Expertise in Windows devices power and performance log analysis.
Proven ability to work effectively with ODM, OEM, and SoC partners.
Working experience in new feature/portfolio enablement is preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for knowledge transfer and guidance delivery.

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.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

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.

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.

Senior Software Enginer(WECE)