Software Engineer II

Join Microsoft's Azure PostgreSQL team as a Software Engineer II to work at the intersection of core database systems engineering, AI-native data capabilities, and developer tooling. This role offers an opportunity to shape how developers and AI applications interact with data while building systems at scale.

The position is part of a fast-growing, highly collaborative team focused on advancing cloud-native PostgreSQL, driving innovation in vector indexing, semantic modeling, and developer extensibility, while delivering best-in-class developer experiences across VS Code, GitHub Copilot, and Azure services.

As a Software Engineer II, you'll work on foundational systems and frontier use cases, expanding your expertise across databases, AI, and cloud platforms. The role involves designing and implementing scalable services, developing AI Store capabilities, and building cloud-native APIs for application developers and agent-based systems.

The team embraces a high-performance, inclusive culture where systems craftsmanship, developer empathy, and bold experimentation come together. You'll be working in a hybrid environment (up to 50% work from home) in Redmond, WA, with competitive compensation ranging from $98,300 to $193,200 per year.

Key technical areas include PostgreSQL internals, cloud-native architecture, vector indexing, and API design. The role requires strong programming skills in languages like Python, Java, JavaScript, or Rust, and experience with distributed systems or databases.

Microsoft offers comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, savings and investments, parental leave, and generous time away. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about databases, AI, and developer tooling to make a significant impact at global scale while growing their technical expertise.

The position requires passing a Microsoft Cloud Background Check and offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies while shaping the future of PostgreSQL on Azure. Join a team that values learning, ownership, inclusiveness, and technical excellence in building the next generation of cloud database platforms.