Software Design Engineer - Windows Audio / Systems

Blueprint Technologies•Redmond, WA

1d•$105,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will work on a highly technical engineering team responsible for certifying and validating Windows‑based audio hardware and device drivers. You will partner closely with external hardware vendors and OEMs to ensure compatibility with the Windows operating system, contribute to ongoing Windows 11 release efforts, and improve audio certification test content and debugging tools. This role is hands‑on and deeply technical, with a strong emphasis on C++ development, Windows driver debugging, and system‑level problem solving.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
5–7 years of professional software engineering experience
Minimum 3 years of hands‑on C++ programming experience
Minimum 3 years of Windows device driver development experience
Minimum 4 years of advanced debugging experience on Windows platforms
Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and software design
Experience designing and developing large‑scale or system‑level software
Proven ability to perform in‑depth troubleshooting and unit testing on both new and legacy systems
Demonstrated experience diagnosing complex technical issues and driving them to resolution

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with audio, media, or multimedia technologies on Windows
Experience working with hardware partners, OEMs, or certification programs
Deep familiarity with Windows internals, driver models, and debugging tools
Experience improving test frameworks, validation pipelines, or developer debugging tools
Prior involvement in operating system release cycles or platform‑level engineering efforts

Responsibilities

Design, develop, implement, test, and maintain system‑level and utility software supporting Windows audio certification and validation
Contribute to certification efforts for audio hardware and device drivers used by industry partners
Fine‑tune and enhance sophisticated software implementation projects tied to operating system releases
Analyze system requirements, document detailed technical specifications, and develop software solutions to meet functional and quality requirements
Review and assess enhancement requests and technical specifications for feasibility and impact
Implement and customize system software to meet partner and platform requirements
Prepare detailed software specifications, test plans, and validation criteria
Write new C++ code and create test data to support functional, integration, and certification testing
Modify existing codebases to meet new standards and conduct unit testing on updated components
Perform advanced debugging and root‑cause analysis on Windows, including legacy and production systems
Create migration and deployment packages for system testing, user testing, and release readiness
Conduct quality assurance reviews and post‑implementation validation
Identify, track, and resolve defects discovered during testing and certification processes