Senior Software Engineer

Are you passionate about containerized applications and cloud-native software development? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! The Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) traffic team builds traffic management solutions for AKS customers. Our product streamlines communication and enhances the reliability of microservices in a cloud-native environment. Our mission is to make networking “just work” for Kubernetes developers—whether they are deploying their first service or operating a complex, multi-tier application across regions.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and scaling critical networking components and features within the AKS platform. This includes traffic routing, load balancing, network observability, ingress and egress control, and integration with Kubernetes-native and Azure-native services. You will work with Kubernetes open-source technologies and contribute to the broader cloud-native ecosystem.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of open source, cloud platform development, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). You will collaborate with various Azure product teams and the Kubernetes community to shape the future of Kubernetes networking—supporting a large number of Azure customers, including those building the next generation of AI-powered applications.

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 technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, Golang or Rust
  • OR equivalent experience. 
• 2+ years of experience in development of cloud native L3 (network layer) to L7 (application layer) network traffic management techniques.
• 2+ years of experience with Kubernetes development.

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 related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, Golang or Rust 
  • OR 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++, Golang or Rust
  • OR equivalent experience. 
• Experience developing and maintaining network products in a cloud environment, ensuring reliability and scalability.
• Trackable record of building and maintaining Kubernetes Layer 3 through Layer 7 (L3–L7) network stack, including Container Network Interface (CNI), service mesh, and related technologies.
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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 October 20th, 2025. 

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