Microsoft Recruitment 2026: Software Engineer – Windows + Devices (Hyderabad)

Company :- Microsoft
Job Title :- Software Engineer
Job Requisition ID :- 200050103
Team / Division :- Windows + Devices Fundamentals (W+D)
Work Mode :- Hybrid (3 days / week in-office)
Employment Type :- Full-Time
Experience Level :- Early Career / Entry Level (Software Engineering)
Posting Recency :- Posted August 20, 2026 (Applications accepted on an ongoing basis)|
Location :- Hyderabad, Telangana, India

The Windows + Devices (W+D) Fundamentals engineering team at Microsoft is responsible for core OS reliability, hardware compatibility, system performance, battery life optimization, and environmental sustainability across the entire Windows PC ecosystem.

As advances in AI hardware silicon (NPUs, SOCs) and system software create new engineering opportunities, this team builds low-level OS optimizations, profiling tools, and telemetry engines that ensure Windows PC devices deliver peak performance and battery efficiency.

System Optimization & Low-Level Engineering

• Telemetry & Trace Analysis: Analyze large-scale system telemetry, ETW (Event Tracing for Windows) logs, and system crash dumps with senior guidance.
• Kernel & OS Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks across operating system modules, driver layers, and application interfaces to optimize CPU, GPU, memory, and battery usage.
• Code Implementation: Write, test, and maintain high-performance system code using modern C++, C, C#, or Python.

Engineering Quality & Infrastructure

• Debugging & Diagnostics: Use advanced Windows debugging tools (WinDbg, Windows Performance Analyzer / WPA) to isolate system instabilities and latency spikes.
• Data-Driven Validation: Leverage cloud telemetry platforms to run A/B performance experiments and measure empirical gains across live hardware devices.
• Security & Governance: Pass mandatory security compliance checks, including the biannual Microsoft Cloud Background Check.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Programming Skills: Strong programming foundations in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Security Requirement: Ability to clear mandatory background checks (including the Microsoft Cloud Background Check).

Preferred Qualifications

• Systems Programming: Coursework, project experience, or internships in Operating Systems, System Architecture, or Low-Level Programming.
• Windows & Performance Tools: Familiarity with Windows internals, memory management, multithreading, and performance analysis (WinDbg, WPA, ETW).
• Telemetry & Data Analysis: Prior exposure to analyzing system logs, performance metrics, cloud data pipelines, or statistical data.
• Software Quality: Solid grasp of testing methodologies, clean code practices, and git workflows.

Estimated Compensation Expectations

For an early-career Software Engineer (L59/L60 level) at Microsoft India (Hyderabad):

• Estimated Base Compensation: ₹18,00,000 to ₹26,00,000 INR per annum.
• Total CTC Package: ₹30,00,000 to ₹45,00,000 INR CTC (inclusive of annual performance cash bonus, initial joining stock grants / RSUs, and healthcare/wellness benefits).

The recruitment process for software engineering roles within Microsoft W+D follows a multi-stage technical evaluation:

1. Online Resume Screening (Requisition ID: 200050103)
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2. Online Codility / Technical Assessment (2-3 Algorithm & Problem Solving Questions)
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3. Technical Round 1 (Data Structures, Algorithms & C++/OS Multithreading Concepts)
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4. Technical Round 2 (System Design, Windows Internals/Debugging Scenarios & Coding)
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5. AA Round / As-Appropriate Interview (Deep Dive into System Architecture, Growth Mindset & Behavioral Fit)

• Data Structures & Algorithms: Trees, Graphs, Dynamic Programming, Bit Manipulation, Pointers/References, and Memory Alignment.
• Operating System Fundamentals: Process management, Threading, Synchronization primitives (Mutexes, Semaphores, Lock-Free structures), Paging, and Memory Pools.
• C++ Core Concepts: Smart Pointers (std::unique_ptr, std::shared_ptr), RAII, Move Semantics, Object Lifetime, and Virtual Tables (vtables).
• Systems Diagnostic Tools: WinDbg, Windows Performance Analyzer (WPA), Event Tracing for Windows (ETW), and Profiling frameworks.

Incorporate these targeted keywords into your application profile to maximize alignment with Microsoft’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS):

• Software Engineer – Windows + Devices (W+D)
• Systems Programming & C / C++ / C#
• Windows Internals & OS Architecture
• WinDbg / Windows Performance Analyzer (WPA)
• Event Tracing for Windows (ETW) & Telemetry
• Memory Management & Multithreading
• System Optimization & Battery Power Management
• Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA)

• Data-Driven Engineering
• Problem Solving & Analytical Debugging
• Growth Mindset & Inclusive Collaboration
• Code Review & Software Maintainability

1. What is the official Job Requisition ID for this role?

The official job requisition number is 200050103.

2. What is the work model and office policy for this position?

The role operates under Microsoft’s hybrid framework, requiring 3 days per week in-office at the Hyderabad campus.

3. Is prior experience in Windows OS kernel required?

While prior experience with OS development or Windows internals is preferred, candidates with strong CS fundamentals and proficiency in C/C++/C# can qualify.

4. Are candidates required to complete background checks?

Yes, selected candidates must successfully complete the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire and every two years thereafter.