Are you passionate about distributed systems, infrastructure services, massive scalability, and quality? Are you interested in solving the challenges of Cloud-scale Storage that supports the newest AI workloads? Are you excited about being at the forefront of cloud storage innovation?

The Azure Storage Data Management team is looking for a talented Senior Software Engineering to design, implement and ship new features as part of the Azure Storage Data Management team, which is focused on revolutionizing how data is managed and accessed globally. In this role, you will be immersed in cutting-edge technology, tackling diverse challenges, and driving innovation that impacts businesses and individuals worldwide. As a Senior Software Engineer in the Azure Storage Data Management team, you will also help drive and improve the reliability and performance of Azure Storage Data Management services.

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Azure Storage Data Management team, you will involve design, implement and ship product code that scales to the largest and most demanding storage and latency requirements on the planet. This opportunity will allow you to work with and influence dozens of teams in different geographical locations around the world, so you will make an impact both to people within the company and outside!

With a focus on reliability, performance, and scale, we're reshaping the future of cloud storage data management, and we want you to contribute with your skills and expertise to our mission. This opportunity will allow you to accelerate your career growth, gain deep expertise in cloud storage technologies, and make a significant impact on a globally recognized platform.

Additionally, we offer flexible work arrangements, including the option to work partially or fully from home, allowing you to achieve a healthy work-life balance and tailor your work environment to your preferences. Join us and be part of shaping the future of cloud storage technology.

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.

Relocation assistance is unavailable for this role.

Responsibilities

• Designs, leads the development of, builds, maintains and operates services with high traffic, high resiliency with millions of requests across multiple global regions.

• 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).

• Leverages subject-matter expertise of product features and partners with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., project managers) to drive a workgroup's project plans, release plans, and work items.

• 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.

• 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.

Qualifications

Required 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#, or Java.

• OR equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of experience in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems.

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 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, or Java.

• 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#, or Java.

• OR equivalent experience.

• 4+ years of professional software development experiences building scalable, distributed services with C++ or C#.

• Proficiency in software engineering practices, coding and solid foundation in data structures, algorithms with testing, debugging and analytical skills with passion for customer satisfaction, innovation, and quality.

• Proven track record of delivering successful products and features that meet customer needs and business objectives.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment, with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 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 and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

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