Software Engineer (Windows optimization)

Who We Are
Prowess Consulting is a consulting firm that specializes in helping the largest enterprises in the technology industry define, manage, benchmark, and market their solutions and services. We take great pride in investing the time and effort to gain a deep understanding of our clients’ technologies, their customers, and the stories and strategies they need to tell to be successful in the market. Our team of technology and marketing experts is immersed in the technology trends that affect our clients’ businesses, so we can add value at every stage of engagement to help them succeed.

Who You Are
Prowess Consulting is looking for a Software Engineer to work on critical components within the Privacy and Security settings in the Windows OS, including investigating and resolving bugs, in addition to working on modernization of legacy tech stacks.

To be considered for this role, you must reside in one of the following states:  Alabama,  California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, or Washington.

This is a full-time role with a duration of approximately six (6) months, with the possibility of an extension.  This role can be worked remotely, however, collaboration with teammates centered in the Pacific time zone will be essential. No third party/agencies, please. 

The Role and Responsibilities

• Designs secure, reliable, scalable, and sustainable software components and services.
• Develops and tests well-scoped Windows features with guidance, applying engineering best practices and quality standards.
• Releases software changes using established engineering processes including applying AI/Copilot, and learns from operational signals to improve reliability and customer experience.
• Analyzes product and usage data to validate hypotheses, measure outcomes, and inform iteration.
• Collaborates with product managers, designers, researchers, and partner teams to translate customer needs into effective experiences across Windows.
• Contributes to an inclusive, respectful team environment by welcoming diverse perspectives and sharing knowledge to help the team succeed.
• Improves skills through feedback, mentoring, and continuous learning, and applies learnings to day-to-day engineering work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to C++, C#, and React.
• Demonstrated ability to shipping Windows features software is required.
• 2+ years’ experience with front-end frameworks; experience with React required.
• Understanding of back-end development, preferably using C# or other modern server-side technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to ship high-quality software on time; awareness of the Windows release process preferred.
• Experience applying AI/Copilot in daily SWE tasks, from design, code (writing, and reviewing), debug and test.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.   
• Design thinking, data analysis, technology and customer focus.
• Ability to perform at a high level in a fast paced, dynamic environment.  
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, break down ambiguous problems, and collaborate effectively with others.

Additional Details

• The offered pay range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000 per year, depending on experience.

Prowess Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer, and diversity is a core value for us. We are a Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise (WMBE) in Washington, and we committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. At Prowess Consulting, we are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. We provide a well-rounded benefits package including health insurance, flexible spending account, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan investing. For more information, please visit  .