New 
Principal Software Engineer - Azure Kubernetes Service
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Texas, Irving | |
| 7000 State Highway 161 (Show on map) | |
 Oct 12, 2025 | |
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OverviewThe Azure Kubernetes Service team is focused on building high-quality container management and orchestration services for cloud environments and beyond. Our work spans both Linux and Windows platforms, delivering scalable and reliable container solutions within Microsoft Azure.Our mission is to shape the future of cloud-native infrastructure on Azure. We welcome software engineers who are enthusiastic about containers and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes. We also value individuals who are passionate about developing tools that support development and operations (DevOps), making it easier for teams to build, deploy, and scale applications in the cloud.We strive to foster a collaborative and inclusive engineering culture where diverse perspectives are encouraged and respected. Our team is committed to continuous learning and innovation, ensuring that our solutions meet the evolving needs of developers and organizations worldwide.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.
ResponsibilitiesAdvance the capabilities of Kubernetes and auxiliary components on AzureImprove quality of service for Microsoft Azure Kubernetes ServiceAccelerate development velocity for all engineersBalance pragmatism with vision; deliver continuous improvements to the team's process and codebaseBuild automation to prevent and/or remediate service problems from becoming production incidents | |