Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft Azure Compute is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team at the heart of Microsoft Cloud infrastructure. This role focuses on developing and maintaining the backend infrastructure that powers major services like OpenAI, Office 365, Bing.com, XBOX Live, and more.

The position involves working on critical areas including ring 0 and (-1) core infrastructure services, ensuring 99.999% reliability, implementing fault-tolerance mechanisms, and managing distributed service monitoring. You'll be responsible for operational efficiency within datacenter hardware lifecycle, performance metrics analysis, and coordination of node diagnostics and repairs.

This is an opportunity to work at massive scale, directly impacting Microsoft's cloud infrastructure that supports AI and enterprise applications worldwide. The team operates in a fast-paced environment, focusing on building robust, highly distributed software systems that define the backbone of Microsoft Cloud.

The role offers competitive compensation ($119,800 - $234,700, higher in SF and NYC), comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work remotely. You'll be part of Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more, working in an inclusive culture that values growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration.

Ideal candidates should have 4+ years of technical engineering experience, strong Linux knowledge, and expertise in languages like C++, Java, JavaScript, or Python. This position offers the unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technology while contributing to Microsoft's global impact in AI and cloud computing.