In **Mixed Reality** , people—not devices—are at the center of everything we do. Our tech moves beyond screens and pixels, creating a new reality aimed at bringing us closer together—whether that’s scientists “meeting” on the surface of a virtual Mars or some yet undreamt-of possibility. To get there, we’re incorporating diverse groundbreaking technologies from sensors, computer vision, machine learning, human-computer interaction, AI, and more. We’re a growing team of talented engineers and artists putting technology on a human path across Holographic devices. The Mixed Reality Systems Engineering team has an immediate opening for a highly motivated **_System Engineer II_** with experience across silicon, firmware, embedded devices, computer vision, human perception, and display technologies to help us evolve our products. 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** + You will document appropriate test requirements and review testing plans to determine the suitability of current test equipment. You’ll also write design verification test cases, and develop and execute moderately complex test plans. + You will conduct automated testing on moderately complex products and create testing dashboards. You’ll identify complex feature flaws using data analysis and validate features by building prototypes. + You’ll provide input on a project schedule as you deliver the hardware engineering aspects of a moderately complex feature or product. You’ll also choose available parts and evaluate complex details of materials used in production. + You will identify common project risks, communicate team progress, and create detailed reports for products and features. You’ll also develop and deliver training, as well as document complex details. + Embody our Culture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture) **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications** + 5+ years of technical engineering experience + OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years of technical engineering experience + OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. **Other Requirements** Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements that are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: + Microsoft Cloud Background Check **:** This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. + Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of citizenship, U.S. permanent residency, or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable. **Preferred Qualifications** + 8+ years of technical engineering experience + OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years of technical engineering experience + OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years of technical engineering experience + OR Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. + Willingness to obtain an TS Clearance, or candidates that posess active TS clearance and are willing to upgrade to TS/SCI (with polygraph). Hardware Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $98,300 - $193,200 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 $127,200 - $208,800 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 Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 30th, 2024. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .