Principal Software Engineer - Azure Storage

Are you excited about contributing to the future of cloud storage services? The Azure Storage team is seeking individuals who are eager to help shape planet-scale cloud storage solutions. This is an opportunity to be part of a transformative journey in building resilient, scalable, and innovative storage technologies.

As part of the team, you will support data hosting for some of the world’s largest organizations and Microsoft’s core online services, including Microsoft Office, OneDrive, Xbox, Microsoft Teams, and Bing. The team is scaling to manage exabytes of customer data and solving challenges across the spectrum—from frequently accessed data to long-term archival storage—while continuously advancing cloud storage capabilities.

In the role of a Principal Software Engineer - Azure Storage on the Azure Storage front end team, you will design, troubleshoot, and deliver new features that enhance the Azure Storage service. You will work with engineers across the globe to address challenges of scale and reliability, contribute to service quality improvements through automation, and ensure performance and cost efficiency. 

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 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python 
  • OR equivalent experience. 
• 5+ years of experience in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems

Other Qualifications: 

• 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 related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, OR Python 
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python 
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ year(s) experience working with distributed systems and large-scale storage environments
  • Includes hands-on experience with multi-threaded and parallel programming
  • Demonstrates a strong understanding of Representational State Transfer (REST) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), including distinctions between POST and PATCH methods and familiarity with Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) status codes such as 409 (Conflict) and 412 (Precondition Failed)

• 1+ year(s) experience applying software engineering best practices and contributing to cross-team initiatives

  • Skilled in data structures, algorithms, testing, debugging, and analytical problem-solving
  • Proven ability to plan, schedule, and deliver high-quality software solutions
  • Demonstrates a disciplined approach to reliability, performance, and architecture
  • Shows emotional intelligence and patience when collaborating with external and partner teams
  • Motivated to drive enhancements across Azure Storage services

Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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 October 7, 2025.

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