Microsoft Xbox Test Engineering is expanding in China. We are looking for a key technical contributor on the fast paced, high energy team responsible for developing and maintaining test equipment software for the Xbox 360 game console. The position will be part of the Microsoft H/W team in Shenzhen; and collaborate with the test engineering team in the USA to develop, deploy, and solve problems with software for factory test equipment. The candidate must not only know how to write low-level code to interrogate specific hardware features, but also be able to work cross-functionally with SW and HW engineers. This position will work closely with key manufacturing partners on significant advances in design, engineering, manufacturing, and test of high volume products.

This position will involve delivering complex projects and solving technical problems under pressure and quickly learning new hardware from the kernel/ driver OS levels. Self motivation and ability to solve ambiguous problems is required. Candidate must have superior problem solving skills. Very strong C/C++/C# skills required. Experience developing tests for hardware testing and/or programming low-level software to control hardware is preferred. Ethernet, SQL, and database skills desirable.

Requires strong verbal and written technical communication skills in English and Mandarin.  Must have good interpersonal skills. Cantonese skills a plus. Occasional lifting and/or carrying objects (40 pounds maximum)

A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Technology, or equivalent field of studies with at least 3 years working experience.

Job location at Microsoft Asia Center for H/W (MACH) in Guangdong, Shenzhen; and will require frequent travel to manufacturing facilities located in Guangdong Province. Travel internationally to the USA for extended periods of time will be required.