Graphics I/O Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Microsoft Full time

Position Summary

The DirectStorage division is at the forefront of delivering exceptional graphics, compression, and Input/Output (I/O) technologies for Windows and Xbox platforms. As content sizes continue to expand, your expertise can significantly influence the future of gaming by enhancing the speed at which Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) access vast amounts of data through advanced compression techniques and leveraging the latest high-speed storage solutions. We are seeking a Software Design Engineer II who possesses the skills and enthusiasm to develop innovative graphics I/O systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to design and implement cutting-edge graphics I/O functionalities.
  • Uphold and promote our organizational Culture & Values.
Required Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, along with a minimum of 2 years of technical engineering experience in programming languages such as C, C++, or Python.
  • Alternatively, equivalent professional experience will be considered.

Additional Requirements:

  • Compliance with Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening protocols is mandatory for this position. This includes specialized security screenings such as:
  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: Successful completion of this background check is required upon hiring/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, accompanied by at least 4 years of technical engineering experience in programming languages such as C, C++, or Python.
  • Experience in game development, particularly in rendering and/or compression.
  • Strong understanding of GPU hardware architecture and the associated APIs.
  • Familiarity with modern rendering, compute, and compression methodologies.

Compensation: Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base salary range for this role across Canada is CAD $83,600 - CAD $159,600 annually.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Microsoft is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. 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 require assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please refer to our guidelines on requesting accommodations.


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