Software Engineer - Azure Storage

Join us in developing innovative storage solutions for hyperscale cloud storage with the newest hardware and software technology. Our Azure Storage team is creating storage solutions for the next generation, with an emphasis on security, reliability, performance, and efficiency. This is an opportunity to advance your career and improve your technical skills. 

As a Software Engineer in the Azure Storage team, you will have a vital role in developing software that runs the storage backend. You will work on core distributed systems problems and learn how to build scalable software. You will be part of a team of highly motivated engineers that value getting things done. Your work will directly impact millions of people, helping them achieve more with the power of Azure. 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we unite with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to achieve our shared goals. Every day, we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to foster a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive both at work and beyond.  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunication, or related technical field AND experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.  
• Experience in software development methodologies, tools, and practices.
• Experience in Performance Measurement/Benchmarking of hardware or software services/components and/or experience on pure performance improvements of hardware or software services/components.

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, Electronics and Telecommunication or related technical field AND 1+ 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, Electronics and Telecommunication or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python  
  • OR equivalent experience. 
• Solid problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.

Software Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $81,900 - $160,200 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 $105,600 - $174,600 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 22, 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.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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• Design and develop robust, scalable, and reliable software solutions that handle massive amounts of data. You will use C++ to implement features and algorithms for the Azure Storage platform, which powers some of the world's largest cloud services. 

• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code using C++. You will follow coding standards and guidelines, use modern tools and frameworks, and apply engineering practices throughout the software development lifecycle. 

• Collaborate with other teams across Azure Storage to develop seamless and efficient solutions for customers. You will work with engineers, product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to understand the requirements, design the architecture, and deliver the features. 

• Perform on-call duty as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI). You will monitor systems/products/services for degradation, downtime, or interruptions. You will alert stakeholders about status and initiate actions to restore systems/products/services. 

• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions. You will share your knowledge and expertise, learn from others, and contribute to the improvement of the team and the product. 

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• Embody our Culture and Values