Description :
Job Title: Software Development Engineer
Job Category: Software Development
Product: (Not Product Specific)
Date Posted: 09/30/2008
Job Code: 245609
Location: WA - Redmond
Travel Required:
Do you love cool devices? ...a big fan of your SmartPhone? ...always demoing it to your friends? If you're a developer looking to have a big impact on a major Microsoft initiative then this could be the role you've been waiting for! The Mobile Communications Product Group part of the Entertainment and Device division is one of Microsoft's fastest growing, most cutting edge businesses. The Windows Devices Core Multimedia team is looking for a Software Development Engineer to help create exciting new multimedia technologies in our next big release.
The Multimedia team is looking for an experienced developer to work on our next-generation of Windows Mobile Multimedia infrastructure. We are a small team of developers responsible for DirectShow, Imaging, and Digital Rights Management (DRM) architecture for implementation on Windows Mobile. Our code is used in a variety of consumer electronics devices including Smartphones, PocketPCs, Set-top boxes, HD-DVD players, portable media centers, and a range of other media appliances.
Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): Design, development and maintenance of DirectShow and multimedia infrastructure. Development and designing enhancements for new DRM systems, media protocols. As well as development of prototype and sample DirectShow filters, and support of multimedia ISVs and OEMs.
Qualifications: Strong analytical and C++ programming/debugging skills are required. Candidates must also possess solid cross team collaboration and Engineering Practice skills. Experience and or the passion to learn about the development of DRM systems and/or DirectShow applications or components for Windows XP, Vista, or Windows CE is desired. Component level development experience with DirectShow, OpenMAX, Quicktime, and/or general multimedia formats and protocols is advantageous. A BS degree in Computer Science or related discipline and 2+ years experience in software development or equivalent academic experience is required.