Software Engineer

The Azure Software Load Balancer team is a key part of the Azure Core Networking organization, responsible for designing, building, and operating essential network services that differentiate Microsoft's cloud platform. This team plays a critical role in delivering scalable and reliable infrastructure that supports the growing demands of cloud-native applications and services.

We develop the software systems that power Azure's large-scale load balancing solutions. At the core of these services is a robust Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) infrastructure, designed to autonomously manage network operations. Our focus is on continuous innovation to enhance agility, scalability, reliability, security, and cost-efficiency across the platform.

As a Software Engineer on the Azure Software Load Balancer team, you will contribute to the development of next-generation load balancing technologies. You will collaborate with other Software Defined Networking teams to deliver seamless, high-performance, and resilient cloud infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex technical challenges in a fast-evolving environment, helping to shape the future of cloud networking.

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• Build next-generation offerings in load balancer technologies and collaborate with other Software Defined Networking (SDN) teams to deliver seamless, reliable, and high-performance cloud infrastructure.

• Design, develop, and deploy large-scale distributed systems capable of processing massive volumes of data with exceptional scalability and performance.

• Identify opportunities to enhance service health and reliability by designing and implementing end-to-end telemetry, alerting, self-healing, and automation capabilities.

• Take accountability as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI), mentor engineers across products and solutions, and participate in on-call rotations to monitor system health and initiate recovery actions when needed.

• Translate functional specifications into production-ready solutions using agile development practices and rapid iteration cycles.

• Collaborate across teams to align on technical goals, share knowledge, and drive consistent engineering practices across the organization.

• Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by engaging in technical discussions, proposing new ideas, and supporting the growth of peers and the broader team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline
  • OR equivalent experience
• Proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java or Rust

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 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, or Rust
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, or Rust
  • OR equivalent experience.

• Experience with large-scale and distributed system automation and execution frameworks

  • Solid skills in system design, architecture, and software development.

• Experience building and shipping large-scale distributed systems

  • Proven ability to deliver reliable, scalable solutions in complex environments.

Software Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $84,200 - $165,200 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 $109,000 - $180,400 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

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.