Software Engineering IC2

Overview

Frontier Foundry is IDC’s bold new innovation engine — a design-led, full-stack engineering team delivering multimodal, AI-powered experiences across Surface, Windows, and Copilot. Operating outside traditional platform constraints, F² is built to move fast, think big, and build from the edge.Role OverviewWe’re looking for a Software Engineer who is curious, adaptable, and excited to build with purpose. You’ll join a fast-moving, full-stack squad focused on one or more of F²’s core charters — Surface Acceleration, Multimodal Innovation, or AI Agents — contributing to functional software increments and learning from experienced engineers.This role is ideal for someone early in their engineering journey who wants to grow in a high-impact, agile environment. You’ll use modern development tools, including AI-assisted platforms like GitHub Copilot, to accelerate learning, reduce boilerplate, and explore intelligent test automation.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of software components aligned to one or more F² charters: Interaction models (inking, stylus, display tech), Multimodal Innovation (sensor fusion, voice/touch interfaces), or AI Agents (context-aware, task-oriented agents).Work across the stack — from UI to backend — with guidance and support from senior engineers.Embrace “vibe coding” — using AI-assisted tools to reduce boilerplate, amplify creativity, and explore intelligent test automation.Collaborate with product, design, and partner teams to understand priorities and deliver intuitive, high-impact experiences.Participate in sprint planning, demos, and code reviews.Learn and grow in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or PythonOR equivalent experience.

Exposure To One Or More Of The Following Areas

Interaction models (inking, stylus, display tech)Multimodal interfaces (voice, touch, sensors, PowerToys)AI agent development (Copilot, LLMs, context-aware systems)Familiarity with full-stack development concepts and cloud-native architectures.Interest in GitHub Copilot, Copilot Chat, or other AI-enhanced developer tools.Awareness of product design and user experience principles.Willingness to learn and contribute in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.Strong collaboration and communication skills.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

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