Job Opportunities on ASP.NET and Visual Studio Web Development Tools Team

I've seen a few other blog entries advertising job openings, and decided to add to the list.

We currently have openings for PM, Dev and Test positions on the ASP.NET and Visual Studio Web Development Tools team.   If you are interested in applying, please send a resume to webjobs@microsoft.com (this is our private job alias). 

Below are a few of the position descriptions (note all of the positions are in Redmond, Washington):

Program Manager

Yearning to show your creativity on a strategic new product? The ASP.NET team is looking for an experienced and technical program manager to help define the next generation development tool for building ASP.NET applications. Our charter is to build the technology within Visual Studio targeted specifically at web developers.

The responsibilities for this job include designing and owning the web development features within the Visual Studio .NET line of products, and seeing them through to completion. A qualified candidate should have the necessary skills to coordinate with development, testing, user education and the rest of the PM team to ensure successful delivery of their features to market. Candidates should also have experience creating development tools and a knack for user interface design. Strong customer focus, great communication and presentation skills, cross-team coordination, and a technical understanding of web development are also highly desirable qualities for the job. A BA/BS in Computer Science or a related technical field is strongly preferred.

Program Manager

ASP.NET is looking for a technical PM to drive key features of the product. This position will focus on owning existing and designing new server controls. Our Whidbey release is taking server controls to a whole new level of scenario based functionality and we want to continue to push the envelop of what our server controls can do.

Join a customer-oriented PM team dedicated to building the best, web development platform and tools in the market. The ASP.Net team owns the runtime and design-time experience for developers building on Microsoft’s web development platform. This position is primarily responsible for owning key features from initial design through development and test to completion. Responsibilities also include working with the usability, design and user education teams to ensure the best possible overall experience for web developers. You’ll work with both internal and external early adopters to gather requirements, drive adoption, and incorporate feature requests back into the product. You will also participate in community activities ranging from presenting at conference and software design previews, to building samples and answering online questions from customers. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-organization situations are critical to the success of this position. Experience with web development technology is strongly desirable. Previous Program Management feature experience and a BA/BS in Computer Science or a related technical field is preferred.

Lead Software Design Engineer in Test

Are you passionate about building great software? Are you interested in helping to build and drive Microsoft’s web application server platform and web development tool? Do you enjoy leading and developing the careers of a team of technical testers?

The ASP.Net Team is looking for highly motivated exceptional test leads skilled in managing a team responsible for creating applications and tools to ensure the highest quality in products. Primary responsibilities include managing a team of testers responsible for developing, implementing and executing automated test suites across multiple platforms utilizing the .Net Framework. Additional responsibilities include peer development, resource management, schedule coordination, providing feedback on product design, establishing quality criteria and working with other test and development teams. Qualifications should include a minimum of 5 years software testing experience with at least 2 years of management experience. Skills required include developing test applications, architecting and using automation tools/frameworks, knowledge of and experience with C/C++/C#, Java, and/or Visual Basic. Either a minimum of a BA/BS degree in Computer Science/Engineering or 5 years demonstrated programming experience is preferred.

Software Design Engineer in Test

Primary responsibilities include designing, implementing, and debugging automated and manual test cases for the next generation Web Application Framework. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to evolving tests to run in a new managed code automation framework, writing tools to improve testing efficiency, analyzing test runs, verifying bug fixes, providing feedback in the product design and specification process, along with using the product to develop customer-empathetic test scenarios and real world applications.  BA/BS degree in Computer Science required.

Software Design Engineer

Are you passionate about building great software? The ASP.NET team is building the next generation web development platform and tool. We are looking for highly motivated exceptional developers for our development tool. Successful candidates must have very strong technical and communications skills, proven ability to work across teams designing and implementing features, as well as the ability to work independently. Technical requirements include at least 3 years of development experience, good working knowledge of both managed and unmanaged code (C# and C++) as well as familiarity with COM/COM+ programming. Experience with ASP, ASP.NET, HTML is a plus.  BA/BS degree in Computer Science required.

27 Comments

  • Bah...CS degrees required...umm I have a Masters in Forensic Psychology, that help :-)

  • I feel you pain, MBA & BSE, but no CS degree.

  • Does a BS in Computer Information Systems work? haha :)

  • Hello Scott,



    What about non-US citizen, do you know if some of the posted jobs may include sponsorship?



    Thanks,

    JUAN.

  • Hi Scott, do you have any descriptions of what it would be like working with the ASP.NET team in terms of the environment? Typical work day? etc...



    And, more importantly, any good Japanese restaurants in the area (apart from Sushi restaurants).

  • Sent to MS and will start the prayers ;)

  • Just sent my resume in too. *fingers crossed*

  • Can we, non-us citizen apply for these positions?

  • Hi Monir,



    Both US and Non-US citizens are welcome to apply.



    Thanks,



    Scott

  • Hi Scott,



    Are all these openings already covered? Did I miss the boat? :-)



    Thanks,

    John.



  • Yep -- we still have openings.



    Thanks,



    Scott

  • Hi Scott,



    Why do your positions require a BSc in CS?



    I chose a different path than to go to University after leaving higher education (aged 18) and gained 4 years working experience during that time instead of studying for a certificate to say, “I’ve got a degree".



    I now have 4 more years experience in a professional environment coding to deadlines, chairing meetings, working in a development team and all the other skills you wouldn’t get while studying, than all of my friends who went to Uni doing CS.



    Through my own research and experience I know everything (and more) that you'd get taught while studying a CS degree, yet you'd still turn me away for not having a certificate saying I have attained BSc despite having 4 years of excellent references from employers.



    Do you feel you are missing out on hiring very talented IT professionals by having a CS BSc as a minimum requirement for a position at Microsoft?



    Why do you feel you must make it a minimum requirement?



    I have seen on microsoft.com/careers that a few positions require a BSc or equivalent experience. Why do you not have the same wording for the positions above?



    My personal ambition is to work on a development team at MS and I will do an evening class just to get a certificate saying I’m at BSc if I have to despite the fact that I am already much more qualified for the role than 99% of this years graduates.



    Yours,

    Richard

  • Hi Richard,



    We don't have a hard requirement on a computer science degree -- although in the past we've seen candidates with these tend todo better than those without.



    I'd definitely encourage you to submit a resume.



    Hope this helps,



    Scott

  • Hello Scott,



    Does Microsoft provide relocation package upon hire? What is the interview process? If chosen do I have come for a face-to-face interview in Redmond? Can you explain to me the process one mucst go in order to start working with Microsoft? For how long is these position going to be open? Is there a closing date?



    Thank you,



    Yama





  • Yep -- Microsoft does help with relocation.



    Interviews typically start off with a technical phone screen, and then depending upon how that goes a full day of interviews in Redmond, Washington (where we are based). Microsoft arranges all travel and hotel arrangements for any intereview trip for you. The interview day itself is a fairly exhausting one with multiple technical interviews back-to-back-to-back.



    There is no set timeframe for how long the positions are open. We keep interviewing and looking until we find the right person for the job.



    Hope this helps,



    Scott

  • Well I want to know, what about those just getting into it? And why does an entry level position always state you need 5 or more years experience?

    Just so you know I’m currently taking classes for my MCP .NET certification and working towards my MCAD. What is wrong with taking raw and eager talent and training them in the ways you want things done?

    I'm eager to find a company where they will encourage me to continue to expand on my current skill sets and explore new areas of interest.



    Thank You, Jim

    **Proud to be an American**

  • I am a Sri Lankan and i am working 2 years as a freelance Software Designer in the local market. And now iam able to start a little firm with 2 Programmers and Web Graphic Designer in late February.

    But i am interested to know whether can i access to the globle market in programming. And what should i Do.(Hince here development cost is very Low)

    How to contact Custermers, What are the possibilities,.



    Please make me know can i target Globle Market



    Thank You

  • Any such vacancies in the UK?

  • Scott,



    I applied a month ago or so. Got only a short email saying 'Your cv has been forwarded to recruiting'. Is that good or bad, i.e. do you first do your phone interview and then involve recruiting, or you first go through them?



    My point being, how long before you know you're in the game or out?



    Thanks,



    Joe

  • hi scott, i just stumbled upon your blog...are the positions up for entry-level engineers as well.

    thanx!

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  • It would be my dream...i'm studying for a MCP certification(70-315) after that is more than 1 year I work with asp.net & c#.

    The year before I used asp, vb and c++.

    Maybe the trouble is that i live in Italy(50 km north to Milan), my english in essentialy only about reading and writing, and I'm not graduated at university, but the "love" for this job i think is the more important thing.

    My email is currently luca.mauri@lario.com

  • Hey Scott,



    I am surprised still by the responses to this blog...in more ways than one. :) One is the fact, are the any job openings still available? If so, I am really surprised. I attended the ASP.NET Roadshow in Redmond in December. I was the guy that represented that 2% of asking about Whidbey and XHMTL. :) After the presentation I saw the blog for jobs, but I felt loyal to my employer to even e-mail a resume...people say it never hurts, but I am perfer not to let my mind wander by feeding it illusions of grandeur, j/k. But, I have reached a point in my professional tenure to seek out possible positions at Microsoft on the ASP.NET team. Thanks for your time Scott.



    Sincerely,



    Travis Matthews

    Web Application Developer

    ASP.NET/C#/ VB.NET(if I have to) :)

  • There are still a few openings -- although many have been filled. Feel free to send a resume to webjobs@microsoft.com to enquire more and see if there might be a fit.



    Thanks,



    Scott

  • Hey Scott,

    I am a recruter in New York and I specialize in C# developers. I am currently working with a market research company and was wondering If I would be of any assistance inhelping you fill some of your positions. You can emial me at esolomon@cisny.com or call me at 212 293 4335 I would love to hear from you.



  • *LOL*



    Please don't hire any of these wackjobs.



  • Dear sir/Madam,
    I am intersted in joining u r company if u have some job opportunities in Microsoft technology then kindly consider my cv .
    i have 1.7 year experience on dot net technology and cureently working in National Informatics Centre Dehradun ,Uttaranchal,India.
    i am MCSD,MCAD.NET certified professional.
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