Senior Software Engineer - AFD
Job Description
Azure Front Door (AFD) is Microsoft's globally distributed, internet-facing platform that delivers acceleration, caching, protection, and highly customizable traffic processing. Operating at massive scale, handling terabits of traffic per second with exceptional reliability, AFD provides L7 DDoS protection, HTTP-level CDN, global load balancing, and WAF protection.
As a Senior Software Engineer on the AFD team, you'll be instrumental in designing and implementing globally distributed, scalable, and low-latency services. The role spans the entire stack, from intelligent routing to L7 content delivery and security, contributing to Microsoft's intelligent edge platform that powers critical workloads for Office 365, Xbox, LinkedIn, and Azure.
The position requires strong technical depth in distributed systems, a focus on building reliable and performant systems, and excellent collaboration skills across teams and geographies. You'll take ownership of features end-to-end, participate in live site operations, and mentor junior engineers while working in a culture that values technical excellence, operational rigor, and innovation.
This is an opportunity to work on technology at massive scale, directly impacting millions of users while being part of Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet. The role offers a blend of technical challenges, leadership opportunities, and the chance to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies in a collaborative, growth-minded environment.
Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - AFD
- Design, implement, validate, and release software features for critical production components
- Build and maintain scalable, self-healing services with robust health monitoring and observability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and maximise engineering impact
- Drive quality through best practices in testing, performance, and operational excellence
- Act as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) for live site operations
- Mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to a strong team culture
Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - AFD
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field
- Technical engineering experience with coding in C, C++ or Rust
- Understanding of data structures, algorithms, asynchronous programming, and multithreaded design
- Experience building scalable and distributed cloud services
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality, maintainable, and performant code
- Must pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check
Benefits For Senior Software Engineer - AFD
- Industry leading healthcare
- Educational resources
- Discounts on products and services
- Savings and investments
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Generous time away
- Giving programs
- Opportunities to network and connect
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