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Windows Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

Experience with CSP, SyncML, WNS, OMADM, Windows OS in-place upgrades, Windows Update for Business, or other endpoint management processes * Familiarity with Group Policy and CSPbased configuration ...

CEDENT

Windows Endpoint Engineer

Philadelphia, PA · Hybrid

Configure and manage Windows Update for Business policies. Develop and maintain standardized Windows 10 and 11 deployment images. Active Directory Group Policy Management: Design and manage Group ...

ArnAmy, Inc.

Security Analyst - Windows

Tallahassee, FL · On-site

The Security Analyst will also inventory, remediate installed software vulnerabilities and update ... Primary Job, Duties and Tasks • Enrolling and managing Windows, iOS, iPadOS, Android, and macOS ...

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What is the difference between Windows Update vs Windows System Administrator?

AspectWindows UpdateWindows System Administrator
Primary RoleManages and deploys software updates for Windows OSOversees overall Windows system management, including updates, security, and user support
Required SkillsKnowledge of Windows OS, update procedures, troubleshootingIn-depth Windows OS knowledge, network management, security protocols, scripting
Work EnvironmentIT support teams, help desks, automated update systemsEnterprise IT departments, system management teams
CertificationsMicrosoft Certified: Windows Server, CompTIA ITF+Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, MCSE, CompTIA Security+

While Windows Update focuses on deploying and managing software updates, a Windows System Administrator handles comprehensive system management, including updates, security, and user support within an organization.

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Software Engineer II - Windows Update Platform

Microsoft

Redmond, WA • On-site

$133K - $219K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Microsoft rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 132 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

78th of 242 rated software companies

Job description

Overview
The Windows Currency team is responsible for keeping 2+ billion Windows devices up-to-date every day by creating experiences that ship with the latest version of Windows OS, engage hundreds of millions of users, and drive update and upgrade customer satisfaction.
We aim to provide a silent experience to 99% of users of our Intelligent Edge devices while offering control to the power users that really want it. We build the client service that powers the orchestration of Windows updates on the client.
We play a key role in securing our customers while keeping a healthy Continuous Delivery experience that makes our customers love Windows.
We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer II that has a passion for delivering world-class designs and implementation that powers the update service. You will have the opportunity to impact every Windows user by building the bowels of the service. You will collaborate with other experienced engineers to deliver a seamless and flexible update platform driven by control from the Cloud. You will be a meaningful part of a growing team that values diversity of thought and recognizes everyone for their personal strengths and desire to learn and grow.
Finally, you will have a wealth of data at your fingertips, provided by our Update Platform Insights team, that will help you understand how our users are interacting with our features and how we can fine tune those features to deliver a silent by default, with control by choice experience.
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
  • Design, develop and maintain the C++ code base that delivers a world-class update experience.
  • Collaboration within the team and across product groups to deliver end-to-end experiences.
  • Make strong investments in test assets to provide an automated testing experience.
  • Analyze data to inform quality and future investments.

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.
    • OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of industry programming, software engineering, and/or software development experience.
  • BS/BA in computer science, or equivalent in related technical experience.
  • Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in object-oriented languages (C++ required).
  • Experience with API Design.
  • Sound coding, debugging, design, implementation and problem-solving skills.
  • Passion for improving software quality, performance, and reliability through engineering excellence.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, agile development environment and can multitask fluidly.
  • Works with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a feature.
  • Supports identification of dependencies, and the development of design documents for a product feature with oversight.
  • With guidance, learns to create and implement code for a product, service, or feature reusing code as applicable.
  • Assists and learns about breaking down work items into tasks and provides estimation.
  • Acts as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) in monitoring system/product feature/service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions for simple problems, and recommends actions to restore system/product/service by following the playbook.
  • Reviews current developments and proactively seeks new knowledge that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale.

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Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
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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Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

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Computer and computer peripheral equipment and software wholesalers

Company size

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Headquarters location

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Year founded

1975

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