[Nfbktad] Job Opportunity at Microsoft

[Kevin Pearl]

Principal Software Eng Lead
Redmond, Washington, United States
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Job number420037Date postedApr 11, 2018TravelNoneJob categoryEngineeringRole typePeople ManagerEmployment typeFull-Time
Our CEO Satya said it best at the recent Ignite conference "...Accessibility is an amazing example. We live in a golden age where technology can enable more people to participate in our technology and in our society. This is what grounds us in our mission: to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more...". Come join us in that mission. There is a lot of tough work to do: complex software, company-wide influence and direction, innovative interactions. The Core OS Accessibility team is going through a big expansion to meet this challenge. Come join your passion and experience with our team and together we can deliver on Satya's vision.
Responsibilities
The Accessibility team is hiring and we’re looking for a proven Dev Lead with the skills to join our growing team in building the premier accessibility experience. Responsibilities include designing and implementing enhancements to the Narrator core speech algorithms that control reading/editing text. Designing and developing AI integration to improve the description of document artifacts like images and graphs. Building new input systems, like touch, for all Narrator commands. Creating new experiences and operating modes for our new devices.  Successful candidates should have proven experience building and leading teams of motivated individuals, a strong grasp of Computer Science fundamentals, sharp design skills, and a healthy appetite for tackling hard, ambiguous problems. You also need to collaborate with partners teams to solve problems in Accessibility space.
 
 
Qualifications
Basic:
 
2+ years of experience in managing software development teams 
8+ years of experience shipping commercial software
Proven design, coding, debugging, team work, and communication skills
 
Preferred:
 
5+ years of experience coding in C++
Experience in leading large dev teams to achieve complex goals on time and on budget
Proven ability to find a shippable solution given conflicting and ambiguous requirements
Experience with cross group design and coordination is an advantage
A BS degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline or equivalent industry experience.
 
 
 
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.
 
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Benefits and Perks 
Industry leading healthcare
Savings and investments
Giving programs
Educational resources
Maternity and paternity leave
Opportunities to network and connect
Discounts on products and services
Generous time away
Resources 
Accessibility support 
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