Senior Software Engineer

Azure Core is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team responsible for building and operating the foundational infrastructure that powers Microsoft Azure. This role focuses on developing highly reliable, low-latency platform services that manage persistent, distributed system state across Microsoft's global cloud footprint.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll work on critical platform services that are deeply integrated into Azure's infrastructure, serving both internal and external workloads with strict SLA requirements for durability, availability, and scalability. The position requires expertise in distributed systems, service lifecycle management, and cloud-native architectures.

The role offers a competitive base salary range of $117,200 - $229,200 USD (higher in SF Bay Area and NYC: $153,600 - $250,200), along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. You'll be part of Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

Key responsibilities include designing cloud-native services, driving service reliability, contributing to architectural decisions, and mentoring other engineers. You'll work with technologies like Azure Cosmos DB and focus on building scalable, maintainable systems that operate at global scale.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of technical engineering experience, strong distributed systems knowledge, and a track record of managing service lifecycles from development to production. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to work on foundational platform services while collaborating with a team that values technical expertise, strong execution, and commitment to delivering secure, scalable systems.

Microsoft offers a collaborative culture focused on growth mindset, innovation, and inclusion. The position includes opportunities for professional development, technical leadership, and direct impact on Azure's core infrastructure. Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud computing while enjoying competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology at global scale.