Software Engineer at Microsoft

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

165200.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

C, C++, Rust, C#, Python, Cloud Computing, Microservices, System Design, Debugging, Performance Optimization, Collaboration, Monitoring, Compliance, Reliability, Observability, Efficiency

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview Cloud computing is reshaping the world—and with the rise of AI, datacenter design is evolving rapidly from CPU-centric to GPU-driven architectures. Be part of this transformation by joining a fast-paced team at the forefront of enabling cutting-edge hardware innovations for Azure. Our team leads the charge in optimizing and delivering world-class cloud infrastructure and foundational technologies that power Microsoft’s global cloud offerings. We are seeking exceptional software engineers to help define and expand our microservice platform, improve reliability and availability to five nines, and scale agent operations across millions of blades. As a Software Engineer in DCM, you’ll build solutions that enhance system-of-record capabilities, streamline operations, and ensure compliance across our cloud infrastructure. You’ll collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, identify dependencies, and implement feedback loops that drive continuous fleet-wide efficiency. At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. We foster a culture rooted in respect, integrity, and accountability—where innovation thrives, inclusion is foundational, and every employee is encouraged to grow and make an impact. Responsibilities Proactively seeks new knowledge and adapts to new trends, technical solutions, and patterns that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale. Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a scenario. Drives identification of dependencies and the development of design documents for a product, application, service, or platform. Creates, implements, optimizes, debugs, refactors, and reuses code to establish and improve performance and maintainability, effectiveness, and return on investment (ROI). 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 Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline OR equivalent experience. Proven experience coding in languages C, C++, Rust, C#, and/or Python 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 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, Rust, C#, or Python OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, Rust, C#, or Python OR equivalent experience. Coursework in distributed and operating systems. Software Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $84,200 - $165,200 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 $109,000 - $180,400 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

The Software Engineer will build solutions to enhance system-of-record capabilities and streamline operations across cloud infrastructure. They will collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and implement feedback loops for continuous efficiency.