Senior Software Engineer

Are you passionate about Networking, Cloud Computing, and Distributed Systems, with a keen interest in open-source innovation? Our Azure Networking team is at the forefront of revolutionizing cloud infrastructure, powering an extensive suite of Microsoft services worldwide. We're in search of someone who is not only excited by technology but also deeply values the impact of open-source engagement in driving forward the future of cloud native networking.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team in Azure Networking, and help continue to innovate across the stack, pushing new scale and features into the cloud and desktop platforms while transforming our infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the 200-plus Microsoft online services, including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Skype, OneDrive and several hundred thousand customers using Azure to host and run their Cloud Services in over 100 datacenters, running millions of servers and edge computing nodes all over the world.  

In this role, you'll tackle the dual challenges of scale and performance as you delve into the CNCF Cilium stack and the Retina open-source project, pushing the boundaries of Azure's networking capabilities. Your contributions will go beyond mere participation; you'll spearhead efforts to build products around cloud native network security, observability, reliability, and efficiency, all while navigating the complexities inherent in large-scale distributed systems. Leveraging your passion for open-source, you'll bring external innovations into our ecosystem, enriching Azure's offerings with community-driven advancements.

Your mission is to not only adapt but also amplify open-source technologies within Azure, nurturing a productive exchange between Azure and the broader open-source community. This is an opportunity to significantly impact Azure's approach to container networking, confronting scale and performance challenges head-on with the latest technologies and a vibrant open-source culture. Together, we'll set new standards for cloud networking, making open-source collaboration a cornerstone of our strategy.

If you're eager to tackle grand technological challenges and champion open-source values within a dynamic team, your journey with us could redefine cloud computing's future. Let's embark on this transformative venture together, with open-source innovation at our core.

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.

Relocation assistance is unavailable for this role.

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, Python or Go.
  • OR equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience with cloud native technologies like Kubernetes, Containers, Docker, etc.
• 4+ years of experience in design, coding and outstanding technical problem solving and debugging skills

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++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • 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++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Experience in technology innovation, especially in cloud networking and open-source projects
• Experience with designing and implementing automated tests, including unit tests and integration tests
• Experience with distributed systems, large scale orchestration frameworks
• Understanding of eBPF technology and passionate to learn and contribute more

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 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 June 11, 2024.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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