Senior Software Engineer

We are building a planet-scale multi-modal database from the ground up, reimagining databases in the era of Large Language Models (LLMs) by deeply integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into all parts of the stack.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead and collaborate with a team of passionate engineers, driving ideas to impactful results in a fast-paced environment. You will be working on building and using system-level software (e.g., distributed systems, operating systems, databases, networking, etc.). The role requires strong experience in software engineering from ideation and architecture design to writing high-quality code and shipping.

The team values problem-solving, design, coding and debugging skills, execution focus, quality software delivery, and continuous learning. We foster a friendly, collaborative atmosphere with a passion for technology, believing that diverse perspectives and empathetic communication are key to superior product development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading coding initiatives and collaborating with stakeholders
• Determining user requirements and developing design documents
• Creating, implementing, and optimizing code for performance and maintainability
• Acting as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI)
• Working on-call to monitor and maintain systems
• Staying current with new technical trends and patterns

The position offers competitive compensation ($119,800 - $234,700 base pay, higher in SF/NYC), comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology at Microsoft, where the mission is to empower every person and organization to achieve more.