Software Engineering- Azure Specialized

Azure Dedicated Networking team is seeking a skilled software engineer to join their fast-growing team focused on integrating mission-critical workloads with Azure. The role combines networking expertise with cloud platform development, working on projects like Azure NetApp Files, Azure VMWare Service, and Cray Supercomputer integration.

As a Software Engineer in this team, you'll be responsible for developing and improving CI/CD pipelines, implementing infrastructure-as-code, and managing automated deployment processes. You'll monitor system performance using Kusto (ADX) and other telemetry platforms, while driving automation efforts to reduce manual operations in infrastructure management.

The position requires strong expertise in networking fundamentals, with hands-on experience in Azure networking services and SDN appliance hardware. You'll be part of an on-call rotation, handling production incidents and implementing improvements based on root cause analysis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation
• Monitoring system performance and reliability
• Implementing best practices for observability and resilience
• Performing hardware maintenance and system recovery tasks
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams on operational improvements

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in software engineering with experience in languages like C++, Java, or Python, combined with practical knowledge of DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering principles. This role offers excellent growth opportunities in cloud infrastructure and networking at scale.

Microsoft offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, savings plans, parental leave, and opportunities for professional development. The position supports up to 100% remote work with 0-25% travel requirements.