​​Principal Software Engineer​

Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers further. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the sky is the limit thinking in a cloud-enabled world. 
 
Microsoft’s Azure Data engineering team is leading the transformation of analytics in the world of data with products like databases, data integration, big data analytics, messaging & real-time analytics, and business intelligence. The products our portfolio include Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and Power BI. Our mission is to build the data platform for the age of AI, powering a new class of data-first applications and driving a data culture. 

​​Within Azure Data, the databases team builds and maintains Microsoft's operational Database systems. We store and manage data in a structured way to enable multitude of applications across various industries. We are on a journey to enable developer friendly, mission-critical, AI enabled operational Databases across relational, non-relational and OSS (open source systems) offerings.​ 

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​​Azure Database for PostgreSQL is one of the newest services added to the family of relational database services provided in Microsoft Azure. Our team is building one of the most advanced distributed database services on top of PostgreSQL and provides it as a service on Azure.    
 
We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer with experience developing PostgreSQL engine or extensions or tools and GenAI and vector database features. You will be working in a diverse geographically distributed team environment where collaboration and innovation are valued. This is a great opportunity to learn and work on the internals of enterprise class relational database engines, solve hard problems, and make Azure PostgreSQL the world's leading database for AI and GenAI applications. 

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Responsibilities

​​​​We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer and PostgreSQL experience to join our Azure Database for PostgreSQL team. You will play a crucial role in driving development and innovation on Azure. You will be at the forefront of shaping the future of vector database and AI/GenAI database solutions in the cloud. 
 
Responsibilities: 
 
Lead the design, architecture, and development on Azure Database for PostgreSQL. 
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement innovative solutions that enhance scalability and performance. 
Provide technical expertise and guidance to the engineering team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality code and solutions. 
Conduct performance analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization to deliver a seamless user experience. 
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