Software Engineering II

The Azure Compute Platform team is seeking a Software Engineer 2 to contribute to the development of the Azure Compute service, ensuring its scalability and security.

• Collaborating with Program Managers and teams across Azure Core to expand the Azure Compute Platform service to new regions and clouds.
• Contributing to the design and documentation of features, services, and platform components, identifying dependencies and proposing scalable solutions.
• Investigating and helping resolve complex issues in large-scale distributed systems, improving service reliability and performance.
• Applying a data-driven approach, with a focus on serviceability, quality, and maintainability.
• Supporting on-call operations by prioritizing repair items and improving the overall engineer experience.
• Embracing a customer-first approach and contributing to platform improvements that balance engineering efficiency with business priorities.
• Working across organizational boundaries to address integration challenges involving Compute, Network, and Storage.

• Expert-level experience in distributed systems and cloud-native security
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work with urgency while maintaining focus on security

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

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.