Software Engineer II - Azure Storage

Mid • On-site

$100,600 - $199,000/yr

Overview

Are you ready to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-scale storage solutions? The Azure Storage organization invites you to help drive innovation and solve technical challenges at hyperscale. This team supports mission-critical storage systems—including the core Storage platform and Azure Disks—ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability for some of the world’s most demanding AI workloads. You will collaborate with talented engineers to deliver next-generation systems that advance distributed storage and cloud technologies.

As a Software Engineer II - Azure Storage, you will drive enhancements for our storage control plane and disks platform to meet the demands of rapidly growing AI-scale workloads. Your role will include driving AI-powered innovations to help Azure Storage scale effectively, resolving system bottlenecks, optimizing performance, and improving resiliency. You will also work across organizational boundaries to support a wide range of Azure products, expanding your influence and contributing to platform-wide improvements.

This opportunity offers a chance to deepen your expertise in distributed systems, Azure Storage, and Azure Disks, while sharpening both technical and leadership skills. You will play a key role in developing advanced solutions that support global AI applications and contribute to the evolution of cloud infrastructure.

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C#, Java or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
2+ years of hands-on experience with Storage products and cloud-native architectures.
2+ years of experience in software development with a focus on large distributed systems.

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 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C#, Java or Python
- OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C#, Java or Python
- OR equivalent experience.

Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 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 and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with stakeholders to determine requirements for scalable, reliable, and high-performance storage solutions.
Deliver the design and implementation of enhancements to optimize the storage control plane for AI-scale workloads.
Identify and address bottlenecks in system performance and scalability while driving improvements across the platform.
Act as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) to ensure system availability, performance, and fault tolerance, including participation in on-call rotations.
Leverage subject matter expertise in Azure Storage and distributed systems to influence technical decisions and product roadmaps.

Microsoft

Microsoft is a global technology company that focuses on empowering every person and organization to achieve more. With a mission to deliver the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online businesses, including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform, the company is dedicated to powering the 'Intelligent Cloud' mission. Microsoft values respect, integrity, and accountability, and fosters a culture of inclusion where employees can thrive. The company is committed to continuous improvement and collaboration to drive innovation and provide high-quality results to customers. With a diverse and inclusive workforce, Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.