Site Reliability Engineer II

Microsoft's Azure Specialized team is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer II to join their dynamic environment focused on extending Azure's core enterprise capabilities for mission critical workloads. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a start-up like atmosphere while contributing to cloud computing technology and driving growth for highly visible programs.

The Site Reliability Engineering Team (SRE) is deeply integrated into the product engineering team, working directly with engineers, operations, industry vendors, and workload partners. The role is crucial in ensuring mission critical systems operate optimally for customers worldwide who depend on Azure for their daily operations.

As an SRE II, you'll be part of a growing team responsible for the reliability of Azure Specialized, representing a significant investment in improving system availability, reliability, and operational efficiency. The position involves working on special projects focused on enabling global scale offerings, including AI supercomputers, Payment systems for Fintech, and in-memory HANA databases running on dedicated hardware.

Key responsibilities include monitoring system health, implementing diagnostic capabilities, managing incident response, coordinating maintenance activities, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure service reliability. You'll work with cutting-edge technology while helping Microsoft scale its mission-critical software capabilities in the Azure Cloud.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $100,600 to $215,400 (location dependent) and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and investment options. This position requires 4+ years of technical experience or equivalent education/experience combination, with specific expertise in reliability management and networking protocols.

Join Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization globally, working in an inclusive culture that values growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration. This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and business impact, with opportunities to shape the future of cloud computing while working with some of the most advanced technology infrastructure in the industry.