Job Description

Software Engineer II

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Hyderabad, Telangana, India



Date posted

Sep 15, 2025

Job number

1874002

Work site

3 days / week in-office

Travel

0-25

%

Role type

Individual Contributor

Profession

Software Engineering

Discipline

Software Engineering

Employment type

Full-Time

Overview

Team Purpose:

Join the Windows Servicing & Delivery (WSD) - EdgeOS Print IoT & Networking (EPIN) team, where you will help shape the reliability and security of the Windows networking stack that powers enterprises, governments, and individuals across the globe. From TCP, IP, DNS and DHCP to Firewall and VPN, the components you work on keep billions of devices secure and connected. In this role, you will be solving some of the most complex engineering challenges in networking, while ensuring that Windows remains the trusted platform for mission-critical workloads.



Job Purpose:



As a WSD Engineer, you will work on servicing and hardening the Windows networking stack and components. You will reproduce and debug customer incidents (ICMs), fix critical vulnerabilities, and deliver timely, high-quality updates across all networking components like DNS, DHCP, Wireless, RAS, Firewall, VPN, and related services.

This opportunity will allow you to:Develop deep technical expertise in Windows internals and networking protocols.

Build advanced debugging and problem-solving skills in security, reliability, and performance.

Accelerate your career by contributing to features and fixes that impact millions of enterprises worldwide.

Company Culture Statement:

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python + Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical experience
+ OR equivalent experience.
2+ years technical experience in network stack, operating systems, or systems-level engineering.

Preferred (PQs):

3+ years technical experience in network stack, operating systems, or systems-level engineering. +

3+ years of experience in systems programming, networking, or Windows internals.

Solid coding/debugging skills in C++ or equivalent languages.

Experience with multi-threaded systems, device drivers, or Windows networking stack components.
Solid communication skills and ability to work across global, cross-discipline teams.


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Responsibilities

Own the servicing, reliability, and security of Windows networking components (DNS, DHCP, Firewall, VPN).

Investigate and fix externally and internally reported security vulnerabilities, including potential exploit variants.


Troubleshoot and resolve live site issues and customer ICMs with minimal disruption.

Deliver bug-free, compatibility-safe fixes and updates to meet servicing SLAs.

Conduct root-cause analysis and postmortems, driving improvements in reliability and customer trust.

Collaborate across escalation engineers, product teams, and global partner groups to debug, test, and ship updates.
Build and improve diagnostics, automation, and servicing tools to scale engineering effectiveness.
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
?Industry leading healthcare
?Educational resources
?Discounts on products and services
?Savings and investments
?Maternity and paternity leave
?Generous time away
?Giving programs
?Opportunities to network and connect
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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.