Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft's Azure Data engineering team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their databases team, focusing on Azure Database for MySQL. This role is part of the Database Systems organization, building and maintaining Microsoft's operational Database systems. The position involves working with relational, non-relational, and OSS offerings, with a focus on making Azure the best platform for MySQL workloads.

The role combines technical expertise with collaborative teamwork, requiring both strong engineering skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams. You'll be tackling challenges related to improving availability, scalability, query performance, storage optimization, and systems integration.

Microsoft offers a comprehensive benefits package including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, savings and investments, parental leave, and generous time off. The position offers significant growth potential within Microsoft's cloud infrastructure team, working on products that serve millions of customers globally.

The team culture emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and a growth mindset. You'll be working in an environment that values different perspectives and focuses on customer success. The role offers up to 100% work from home flexibility with 0-25% travel requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about database systems and cloud infrastructure to make a significant impact at Microsoft. The position combines technical challenges with the opportunity to work on large-scale systems that power businesses worldwide.