New 
Software Engineer II - Azure Kubernetes Service
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Nevada, Reno | |
| 6840 Sierra Center Parkway (Show on map) | |
 Aug 03, 2025 | |
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OverviewThe Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) team develops solutions for managing Kubernetes clusters at large scale, focusing on creating efficient, secure, and scalable clusters for customers. As a Software Engineer II on the AKS customer control plane team, you focus on enhancing the scalability and reliability of kube-apiserver and Extended Configuration and Tracking Database (ETCD), vital for AKS cluster performance. Your role includes improving these components, scaling strategy and contributing to cloud native code.This is a unique opportunity to accelerate your career, develop deep cloud infrastructure expertise, and shape the future of hyperscale Kubernetes.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.
ResponsibilitiesOptimize the scaling strategy for kube-apiserver and ETCD, leveraging-but not limited to-Vertical Pod Autoscaler (VPA) and/or Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA).Improve the reliability and robustness of kube-apiserver and ETCD components.Contribute to cloud-native codebases to support ongoing system enhancements.Oversee the monitoring and deployment of associated infrastructure components.Fulfill Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) duties, including participating in on-call rotations to maintain system health and lead incident response efforts. | |