Senior Software Engineer

Azure Compute is Microsoft Azure’s most profitable business and is experiencing rapid growth. It provides millions of virtual machines that enable customers to run their workloads in the cloud. As a globally available foundational service, Azure Compute supports platforms with the scale of Bing, Skype, Azure Store, and Structured Query Language (SQL), hosts millions of multiplayer gaming sessions, and enables the resolution of large computational problems in seconds.

We are currently hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join our team. The Azure Compute Manager functions as the “kernel” of Microsoft’s cloud computing infrastructure. Our team builds fault-tolerant distributed systems on top of standard data center hardware to deliver a robust platform for hosting cloud applications in virtual servers. This infrastructure creates the experience of limitless, elastic, and highly available resources.

Microsoft’s approach to cloud infrastructure emphasizes reliability, scalability, and innovation. Engineers on our team contribute to the design and implementation of systems that support some of the most demanding workloads in the industry. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and collaborate with proficient in distributed systems and cloud architecture.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience designing algorithms and data structures within distributed systems.
• 2+ years of experience directly working with large cloud providers. 

Other Requirements:

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

  • Or a related technical field AND  8+ years of technical engineering experience coding in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

  •  Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field AND 6+ years of technical engineering experience

  • OR equivalent experience

• 1+ year of experience working across multiple cloud platforms

  • Exposure to Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Engine (GCE) is a plus

• 1+ year of experience with infrastructure and orchestration technologies

  • Familiarity with Kubernetes and Terraform is beneficial

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 28,2025.

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