Software Engineering IC2
Microsoft· Software· Oct 23, 2026 · 5d ago
United States, Washington, Redmond
In office
Full-time
$120K–$160K est.
Job description
Overview
The Surface Engineering Test & Validation team in Redmond, WA is looking for a Design Verification Engineer who is excited to learn how software and hardware come together to create reliable Surface experiences.
Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential and excitement for the journey ahead.
As a Design Verification Engineer, you will help debug software and device features using systematic testing and help develop, apply, and maintain quality standards for Surface products. You will develop, modify, and execute software test plans, automated scripts, and programs for testing. You will also help automate processes and procedures to reduce repetitive testing and improve the efficiency and consistency of validation.
This opportunity will allow you to develop your software engineering and test automation skills, gain experience with hardware and software integration, and learn how engineering teams investigate and resolve product issues. You will also gain experience using AI-assisted development tools to create and maintain automated tests and improve validation workflows.
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.
Responsibilities
• With guidance, identify the scope of testing and contribute to quality plans for one or more Surface feature areas, including defining test requirements and estimating validation work.
• Create, maintain, and execute manual and automated tests for Surface hardware and software features.
• Develop scripts and tools to collect system logs, configuration information, telemetry, and other diagnostic data needed to understand product behavior.
• Document product issues using Azure DevOps or related engineering systems, including reproduction steps, expected and actual results, and supporting diagnostic information.
• Investigate test failures and product issues with guidance from project leads and experienced engineers, and collaborate with feature teams to support issue resolution.
• Use available data to identify validation gaps and opportunities for additional testing and help create reports or visualizations that communicate product quality and test coverage.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to create and maintain automated tests, scripts, and validation workflows, and communicate technical findings through engineering discussions, reports, and presentations.
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. • OR equivalent experience.
Additional or preferred qualifications
Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. • OR equivalent experience or capabilities.
• Experience with a modern programming language such as C#, C++, Python, or Java, and familiarity with scripting such as PowerShell.
• Academic, internship, project, or professional experience with software testing, test automation, Windows-based development, hardware/software integration, or device validation.
• Familiarity with source control, Azure DevOps or similar engineering tracking systems, and AI-assisted software development or test-generation tools.
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Software Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $85,400 - $168,100 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 $111,100 - $183,700 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
careers.microsoft.com
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.
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