Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft's Azure Front Door team (AFD) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic team working on cutting-edge intelligent edge platform technologies. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on globally distributed, scalable systems that power application delivery, acceleration, security, and Internet routing for Microsoft, LinkedIn, Azure, and other major platforms.

The position involves designing and implementing critical services that provide application acceleration and protection for crown jewel partners like Office 365, Xbox, and Azure services. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies in distributed systems, focusing on Layer 7 DDoS protection, HTTP-level Content Delivery Network capabilities, Global Load balancing, and WAF protection.

As a Senior Engineer, you'll collaborate across teams, embrace open source development, and work cross-platform on both Windows and Linux environments. The role requires expertise in multiple programming languages and a strong background in distributed systems and networking. You'll be handling millions of requests per second and managing data from thousands of globally distributed servers.

The team culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence. You'll be joining a friendly, supportive environment where continuous learning and growth are encouraged. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility of up to 100% remote work in the USA.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about large-scale distributed systems, network security, and edge computing to make a significant impact on Microsoft's global infrastructure. The role combines technical challenges with the opportunity to work on systems that directly affect millions of users worldwide.