Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

234700.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, Linux, Cloud Services, Distributed Systems, Fault-Tolerance, Performance Metrics, Operational Efficiency, System Monitoring, Alerting, Visualization, Node Diagnostics

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview It is an AI first, cloud first world and we’re empowering it. Microsoft Azure Compute is at the heart of the Microsoft Cloud providing the backend infrastructure for hyper-scale distributed, AI focused and dynamic computing. Our team within Azure provides the software platform which enables external customers like OpenAI and internal Microsoft services (including Office 365, Bing.com, XBOX Live, Skype, and OneDrive) as well as many other customers to run their large-scale mission-critical Cloud applications for their businesses. We are looking for world-class Senior Software Engineer to help us continue to evolve, expand, and define our software platform and infrastructure. Some of the many areas we are tackling include ring 0 and (-1) core infrastructure services, five 9s (99.999%) reliability, fault-tolerance, distributed service monitoring, operational efficiency within the datacenter hardware lifecycle, performance metrics collection/analysis, alerting, visualization, device operations, and coordination of node diagnostics and repairs. This is a fun, fast-paced environment, and a great opportunity to work on something highly strategic to Microsoft and extremely relevant in the industry from AI point of view. There are very few opportunities in Computer Science which have the potential impact to work at the massive scale like we do. If you’re like us and passionate about building robust highly distributed software systems defining the backbone to the Microsoft Cloud, let’s talk. 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 Design and develop solutions that builds and improve cloud services running over distributed system. Provide new features for Microsoft Cloud internal infrastructure software. Keep infrastructure services running and deliver code updates on a regular cadence to improve performance and reliability. Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for scenarios. Acts as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) and guides other engineers by developing and following the playbook, working on call to monitor system/product/service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions, alerting stakeholders about status and initiates actions to restore system/product/service for simple and complex problems when appropriate. 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. 1+ years knowledge of Linux Operating system and hands on experience on any distro. 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. Additional or 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. 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

Design and develop solutions to improve cloud services running over distributed systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to determine user requirements and guide other engineers in maintaining system reliability.