Principal Software Engineer

Join the Azure Compute Foundation team, a vibrant group at the heart of Azure Compute. We shape and manage the lifecycles of millions of machines and containers, combining scale with complexity handling. Here, we foster a growth mindset, cultivating an environment where collaboration sparks innovation and drives success.

The role involves working on Azure's foundational services, specifically in the Azure Compute Foundation team. You'll be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering services, tooling, automation, tests and monitoring for Azure Compute foundational services. The position offers valuable experience in cloud services, data center networking, monitoring, and security.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating and implementing code to improve performance and maintainability
• Leading by example and mentoring others
• Working with partner teams on control plane and data plane technologies
• Designing and developing highly scalable, reliable services

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with distributed systems, backend development, and cloud services. You'll be working in a collaborative environment where innovation and growth mindset are valued, contributing to mission-critical features of Azure that serve customers worldwide.

Microsoft offers a comprehensive benefits package including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, savings and investments, parental leave, and generous time off. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

This is an opportunity to work on foundational technology that powers Microsoft Azure, collaborating with talented teams and making a significant impact on cloud computing infrastructure used by organizations worldwide.