Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

234700.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, Distributed Systems, Client-Server Architecture, Distributed Database Technologies, Cloud Databases, No SQL, Azure, AWS, GCP, Problem-Solving, Communication

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers further. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the sky is the limit thinking in a cloud-enabled world. Microsoft’s Azure Data engineering team is leading the transformation of analytics in the world of data with products like databases, data integration, big data analytics, messaging & real-time analytics, and business intelligence. The products our portfolio include Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and Power BI. Our mission is to build the data platform for the age of AI, powering a new class of data-first applications and driving a data culture. Within Azure Data, the databases team builds and maintains Microsoft's operational Database systems. We store and manage data in a structured way to enable multitude of applications across various industries. We are on a journey to enable developer friendly, mission-critical, AI enabled operational Databases across relational, non-relational and OSS offerings. We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join the Azure Cosmos DB team, where you will be working on a large-scale distributed operational database. In this role, you will work on distributed systems problems and technologies to determine the future of our planet scale database. Our team is also at the forefront of integrating Cosmos DB with Microsoft Fabric - powering both Cosmos DB in Fabric and Cosmos DB Mirroring in Fabric to unlock seamless analytics and operational scenarios across Microsoft’s data ecosystem. We do not just value differences or different perspectives. We seek them out and invite them in so we can tap into the collective power of everyone in the company. As a result, our customers are better served. 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. Responsibilities Lead design and development of scalable distributed systems. Innovate and optimize features for performance and reliability. Collaborate across teams to align on goals and deliverables. Engage with customers to gather feedback and resolve complex issues. Mentor engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning. Embody our culture and values. Qualifications Required/Minimum 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, or Python OR equivalent experience. 3+ years of experience in distributed systems, client-server architecture, and distributed database technologies. 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/Additional Qualifications 6+ years of experience in software engineering, especially on distributed systems. 3+ years of experience building system designs and solutions on distributed systems. Experience in development of cloud databases, especially No SQL. Experience in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and programming languages (C#, C++, Powershell). Proven leadership and mentorship skills. Good problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. Communication skills, both verbal and written. #azdat #azuredata #AzureCosmosDB #DistributedSystems #NoSQL 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 This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of scalable distributed systems while innovating and optimizing features for performance and reliability. Collaborate across teams and engage with customers to gather feedback and resolve complex issues.