Software Engineer II

Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their DPU Integration and Test team. This role is part of the Azure Hardware Systems & Infrastructure group, focusing on creating highly programmable and high-performance chips for efficient data handling.

As a Software Engineer II, you'll be responsible for testing control and data plane software running on custom-built silicon platforms targeted at storage and networking use-cases. This is an opportunity to work on innovative products deployed at planet scale, specifically within the DPU team that combines cutting-edge software and hardware expertise.

The position offers a competitive base salary range of $98,300 - $193,200 (higher in SF Bay Area and NYC), along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. The role requires 0-25% travel and offers a hybrid work arrangement with up to 50% work from home flexibility.

You'll be working on critical infrastructure that powers Microsoft's 200+ online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. The team focuses on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering trusted experiences to customers worldwide.

This role is perfect for someone with strong programming skills in C and Python, combined with an understanding of networking protocols and embedded systems. You'll be involved in writing test applications, maintaining automation suites, and ensuring product quality through thorough testing and debugging processes.

Microsoft offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment, emphasizing growth mindset and innovation. The company's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet provides a meaningful context for your work, while the scale of Microsoft's operations ensures your contributions will have significant impact.