Senior Cloud Network Engineering - Azure Networking

Microsoft's Azure Networking Team is seeking a senior-level cloud network engineer to help build the world's best private backbone network and SDN platform. This role combines networking expertise with software development fundamentals, focusing on automation to create self-growing, self-healing networks. The position requires a customer-centric approach to create user experiences that empower Technicians, Engineers, and Planners.

The role involves working with cutting-edge cloud networking technologies, requiring expertise in TCP/IP BGP, MPLS, and programming languages like Python, Go, and Rust. You'll be responsible for network design, development, and automation, working in a collaborative environment to develop scalable solutions.

As part of Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization globally, you'll contribute to building and maintaining Azure's networking infrastructure. The position offers a blend of technical challenges, from improving network technologies to developing telemetry analytics for automated monitoring.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network engineering, preferably in a cloud provider or large enterprise environment, combined with software development experience. You'll work with cross-functional teams, participate in architecture reviews, and ensure designs meet all functional, performance, scale, and compliance requirements.

Benefits include industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, parental leave, and investment opportunities. The position offers up to 100% work from home flexibility with 0-25% travel requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about network engineering and automation to work on large-scale infrastructure at one of the world's leading technology companies.