Job Description

In Mixed Reality, people—not devices—are at the center of everything we do. Our tech moves beyond screens and pixels, creating a new reality aimed at bringing us closer together—whether that’s scientists “meeting” on the surface of a virtual Mars or some yet undreamt-of possibility. To get there, we’re incorporating groundbreaking technologies, from the revolutionary Holographic Processing Unit to computer vision, machine learning, human-computer interaction, and more.

We’re a growing team of talented engineers, program managers and artists putting technology on a human path across all Windows devices, including Microsoft HoloLens, the Internet of Things, phones, tablets, desktops, and Xbox. Our team has people from a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, previous work histories, life experiences, and we are eager to maintain and grow that diversity. Our varied backgrounds and unique experiences enable us to be better at building the best solutions for our customers and make for dynamic and joyful collaborations with colleagues!

You are drawn to working on the latest and most innovative products in the world. You seek projects that will transform how people interact with technology. You have a drive to grow your skillset by finding unique challenges that have yet to be solved. We are looking for a strong and highly motivated Lead Software Engineer to come join us in delivering the next wave of holographic experiences in an exciting new project.

Responsibilities

• Define the engineering strategy for the team both from a technical and a business front.
• Manage and lead a rapidly growing team of amazing and proficient software engineers.
• Partner with an industry-leading team of Engineers, Artists, Designers and Producers to deliver high-quality holographic experiences and code components that power our services and SDKs.
• Work with state-of-the-art next generation hardware (HMDs, sensors) and software.
• Incorporate the latest Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Computer Vision capabilities into the design of our Products and Services.
• Contribute to the organizations’ priority initiatives including talent hiring, diversity and inclusion, people growth and development
  

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 7 years' minimum experience in Software Design or Software Development
• 3 years' minimum experience as a technical lead or people manager
• 3 years' minimum experience with Unity, Unreal or related game engines
  

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Preferred Qualifications (there are plenty of other skills that aren’t required, but you’ll find useful in this role.

• C# and C++ coding background and proficiency in debugging across technology stacks
• Experience shipping high quality, scalable, networked user experiences and services
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Augmented, Virtual and/or Mixed Reality
• Experience working with the US Military
• Cloud and distributed services technologies, such as Docker containers, Storage services, etc. <![CDATA[ Senior Development Engineer Senior Development Engineer, Product Integrity - Factory NPI & Process Validation
  

Innovative. Entrepreneurial. Successful. Passionate. If these are words you would use to describe yourself, then the Microsoft Mixed Reality team is a great fit for you. We are an industry leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing in mixed reality field that is looking for engineers with a passion for people and technology.

Team Overview

Microsoft MR team is dedicated to creating next generation experiences that would blur the line between real and virtual world which are the best expression of the Microsoft’s mission of empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. The Mixed reality Product Integrity team innovates and develops hardware and software test for products across the entire Mixed reality Devices portfolio.

Job Purpose

As a Senior Development Engineer, Product Integrity - Factory NPI & Process Validation, you will take a critical role in the development of new technologies, implementing new processes, and developing test methodologies for our Mixed reality product lines. The Product integrity team is responsible for overall product quality and alignment with customer expectations, including areas such as: Safety, EMC, Reliability, Power consumption, HW/SW validation and NPI & Factory validation.

The Factory NPI & Process validation team will drive flawless execution of NPI (New Product Introduction), manage evaluation builds, drive yields and test times, improve process flow and drive for continuous process improvement. This will be done in full coordination and cooperation with the Design Validation and Development teams.

As part of the Microsoft Mixed Reality Product Integrity Organization you will assist in developing and executing test plans and strategies for our next generation of Technologies and Products to create innovative products and experiences which lead the industry and create a loyal and rapidly growing fan base.

The Job Provides An Opportunity To

• Work with some of the top minds in the industry and impact the technology choices and strategies for Microsoft Mixed Reality Product
• Work in a Product Integrity engineering team of world class hardware and software professionals who interact tightly with Microsoft’s application and intelligent cloud services teams.
• Be part of an engineering culture focused execution on excellence and quality, innovation, and continuous learning and improvement.
  

Responsibilities

• Contribute and execute with a team of engineers who are responsible for implementing, deploying and maintaining our manufacturing lines.
• Assist in driving Best-In-Class manufacturing KPI’s (Key Product Indicators). The KPI’s include Test Times, Yields, 1st pass yields, cycle times, Manufacturing Failure Analysis and DPM among others.
• Partner with the test development and technology validation teams to enable DFx (Design for Test, Manufacturing, Debug etc).
• Work closely with the Architecture team and Technology team to execute on test requirements for the next generation of user experience in MR.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional hardware and software engineering teams.
• Collaborate with cross functional partner teams.
• Maintain a commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across the organization.
  

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience focusing on product validation - preferably with experience throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design to final product delivery.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with international technology suppliers
• General understanding of Mixed Reality and related technologies
• Overall understanding of key test methodologies and processes involved with ASIC, electronics, mechanical and software design
• Successful experience with developing products from concept to in-market launch
• Experience shipping consumer products.
• Demonstrated experience leading by influencing and working effectively across functions.
• BS, or equivalent experience, in computer science, engineering or related discipline.
• Experience working cross-functionally in a matrixed organization.
• Experience developing, debugging, and shipping Complex Products (HW and SW).
• Experience Leading multiple test teams for various sub-systems e.g., Camera, Display, Sensors, Wireless.
  

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. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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.

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