**Overview**

The Core Platform Driver team is seeking a **Software Development Engineer** **II** passionate about working on a state-of-the-art gaming platform. Our team operates at the intersection of hardware and software, collaborating with hardware and software engineers to advance graphics and provide industry-leading game development technology. In Core OS, we are responsible for building and optimizing operating systems across Azure, Microsoft Linux OS, Windows Client, Xbox, and Windows Server platforms, supporting cloud services for billions of customers worldwide. In this era of ubiquitous computing, systems software excellence has never been more important. Delivering high-quality, efficient systems software is critical to Microsoft’s success, ensuring reliability, reducing costs, and enabling innovative features that delight customers.

In this role, you will contribute to building and optimizing platform components, driving improvements in system perfor...