Senior Software Engineer

CoreAI is at the forefront of Microsoft’s mission to redefine how software is built and experienced. We are responsible for building the foundational platforms, services, programming models, and developer experiences that power the next generation of applications using Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Our work enables developers and enterprises to harness the full potential of AI to create intelligent, adaptive, and transformative software.

The Azure Managed Grafana (AMG) team is responsible for redefining the standard for cloud service monitoring. Our mission is to bring Grafana, the industry-leading data visualization platform, to every Azure developer - delivering rich, intelligent dashboards at the push of a button and freeing developers from the complexity of managing their own observability infrastructure.

In this role, you will work as a software engineer building and operating the Azure Managed Grafana and Azure Monitor Dashboards with Grafana services. Your responsibilities will include designing and maintaining highly available cloud services, developing seamless integrations with other Azure offerings, and creating scalable, secure infrastructure that powers world-class data visualization. You will also leverage AI to enhance observability - such as building anomaly detection, predictive alerting, and intelligent insights that help developers detect service health changes and resolve issues before they impact customers. This role provides the opportunity to work across Azure technologies such as Azure Kubernetes Service, Virtual Machine Scale Sets, Load Balancer, PostgreSQL DB, Azure Monitor, and Azure Active Directory, while collaborating closely with Grafana Labs to empower developers with AI-driven analytics and actionable insights.

At Microsoft, we prioritize people and cultivate an open, inclusive work environment. Our global team comprises developers from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of experience. We are seeking experienced engineers with a deep passion for cloud developer tools and services to join us in tackling this exciting challenge. Strong experience in programming languages such as C#, C++, or Java, a proven track record of solving complex technical problems, and the ability to collaborate effectively with partner teams are essential requirements. Knowledge and hands-on experience with Azure or cloud development are highly desirable.

Microsoft Culture 
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.    
   
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience with building testable, distributed and highly scalable online services on Azure or similar cloud platform 
• 6+ months of experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, or similar) to enhance productivity and code quality

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:

• Master'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 Bachelor'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.
• Detail oriented design, coding, debugging and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Open Source Software development
• Effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• A growth mindset and a willingness to learn new things and take on challenges
• Passion for quality with strong customer empathy

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 posts positions for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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• You will work with other engineers in the team to design and build a highly secure and highly available large-scaled global service that millions of customers can depend on. You will also
• Collaborate with multiple partner teams to integrate our offerings with other Azure services, driving cross-functional initiatives and ensuring seamless interoperability
• Drive the creation of feature designs and lead design discussions with team members, leveraging your expertise to make informed decisions that align with the overall product vision
• Lead and participate in code reviews to maintain a high standard of code quality and consistency across the codebase, providing constructive feedback and guidance to team members
• Implement comprehensive unit and functional tests, ensuring robust test coverage and reliability of the codebase, and deploy production bits to the Azure environment with a focus on automation and scalability
• Establish and maintain telemetry to monitor usage and performance, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues to ensure optimal service delivery and customer satisfaction
• Respond to incidents in a timely manner, working with cross-functional teams to mitigate impact and restore service availability, and contribute to the ongoing operation of the services in a cost-effective manner
• Contribute to and collaborate on open-source projects, sharing knowledge and expertise with the broader developer community, and leveraging external contributions to enhance our offerings
• Collaborate with Grafana Labs to enhance security and enrich features based on customer scenarios, leveraging their expertise to drive continuous improvement and innovation in our offerings
• MS Culture & Values: Embody our Culture and Values