Software Engineer II - Azure Storage

Join the Azure Storage Team at Microsoft

The Azure Storage team is responsible for building, managing, and running the persistent cloud storage for Microsoft Azure. As a foundational service in the Azure Cloud, we host data from some of the largest companies in the world, as well as all of Microsoft’s largest online businesses.

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate Software Engineer II to join our team. You will be involved in building and optimizing a world-class distributed file system. If you are enthusiastic about large-scale distributed systems and enjoy working on new projects where you can define the work, scope, and direction, this position is for you. You will have the opportunity to make high-impact changes daily as you build a hyperscale storage system.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to determine user requirements for a set of features.
• Contribute to the development of design documents for a product area with minimal oversight.
• Create and implement code for a product, service, or feature, reusing code as applicable.
• Break down larger work items into smaller tasks and provide estimations.
• Act as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) to monitor system/product feature/service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions.
• Stay current in skills by investing time and effort into learning new developments that improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science OR related technical field AND 4+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, Java.
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years of technical engineering experience.
• Experience in Storage, File-Systems, Distributed Systems, Operating Systems, Networking, or Applications at scale.
• Experience in building and operating services at scale.

Microsoft’s Culture and Values

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Additional Information

• This role is remote, allowing you to work off-site.
• The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $98,300 - $193,200 per year.
• 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.