Principal Software Engineer - Azure Storage

Microsoft's Azure Storage team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their cutting-edge cloud infrastructure division. Azure Storage currently manages an impressive 10 exabytes of capacity across 50 regions, 100+ data centers, and over 1000 storage clusters, serving as the backbone for millions of virtual machines, multimedia content, and analytics data.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of defining technical direction for Azure Storage's most complex components. This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, focusing on building highly distributed systems that excel in reliability, scalability, performance, consistency, and debuggability.

The position offers an opportunity to work with the latest server technologies while delivering both incremental improvements and breakthrough features. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing solutions that operate at massive scale, supporting Microsoft's cloud infrastructure used by millions of customers globally.

This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll be guiding multiple projects while ensuring alignment between engineering priorities and business objectives. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies in cloud computing, distributed systems, and storage infrastructure, while collaborating with talented engineers across Microsoft's global organization.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in distributed systems, strong coding abilities, and a track record of delivering complex technical solutions. You'll be joining a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, educational resources, investment options, parental leave, and opportunities for professional growth. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with 3 days per week in-office, providing flexibility while maintaining team collaboration.