Software Engineer II

In Azure, we are redefining the nature of software in the network by writing the software that runs on the switches and building massive distributed systems to control Microsoft’s Cloud Datacenters. 

SONiC team is looking for world-class Software Engineers to help us in building the highest quality software with a game changing development model: Test Driven Development (TDD). And that eventually leads to Continuous Integration Continuous Delivery (CICD). You will be the frontier pioneer and changing agent of the development process.

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 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience
• 1+ years of experience with test automation tools and scripting languages
• 2+ years experience with one of the following areas: Ethernet, VLANs, IP Routing, TCP/IP, BGP, QoS, L2-L3 protocols, Platform validation, QOS, network management

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:

• Experience with open-source technologies such as Linux, Docker etc.
• Experience with coding and software troubleshooting
• Experience as a networking software QA engineer
• Knowledge of hardware architecture
• Knowledge of data modelling and network management protocols
• Cloud networking experience

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. 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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• Develop and automate software system testing for all code to ensure quality.
• Independently design and plan tests to ensure the quality of SONiC image and test cases.
• Triage tests cases failures and drive them through the resolution.
• Fixed or improve existing test cases and ensure the efficiencies and effectiveness of the test cases and test infrastructure.
• Collaborate with SONiC team members and external partners for end-to-end systems qualification and validation.
• Acts as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) in monitoring system/product feature/service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions for simple problems, and recommends actions to restore system/product/service by following the playbook.