Senior Software Engineer

The Azure Kubernetes Service (https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/kubernetes-service/), i.e., AKS, team is creating a world-class container management and orchestration services for the cloud and beyond. We are the team working on container solutions for Azure on both Linux and Windows.

Join our mission to revolutionize the future of cloud-native infrastructure on Azure! We are on the hunt for an exceptional Senior Software Engineer who shares our enthusiasm for container technology and Kubernetes orchestration. You will be crafting tools and systems that empower users to effortlessly monitor and enhance their presence on the Azure Cloud. Embrace the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse, global team spread across various continents.

In this pivotal role, you'll dive into challenging technical endeavors, developing state-of-the-art software systems. Your work will be instrumental in understanding our system's quality, gathering vital data, and guiding fellow engineers in their design and development choices. You'll be at the forefront of leveraging advanced AI/ML technologies and vast cloud infrastructure, driving Azure Kubernetes and Azure's overall quality to new heights. Be part of a team where your skills, passion, and contributions will make a significant impact in shaping the cloud computing landscape.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Willing to dive deeply into any level or layer of a problem.
• Willing to learn emerging technologies, from software to hardware. Evaluate and make recommendations that advance Azure Kubernetes Service.
• Advance the capabilities of Kubernetes and auxiliary components on Azure.
• Improve the quality of service for Azure Kubernetes Service.
• Build automation to prevent and/or remediate service problems from becoming production incidents.
• Maintains communication with partners across the Microsoft ecosystem of engineers. Ensures alignment with partners' expectations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Golang or Python
• OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of coding experiences around Kubernetes, container infrastructures.
• 2+ years of experience of operating and maintaining distributed infrastructure.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: 
• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR master’s degree in computer science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Experience in modern monitoring/configuration management systems, or AI/ML applications.

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $112,000 - $218,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $145,800 - $238,600 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 1, 2024.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or med