Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

About The Position

Join the Azure Core Storage Team: Where Innovation Meets Impact! Are you ready to be part of a team that powers the backbone of Azure Virtual Machines (VMs)? The Azure Core Storage team is at the forefront of delivering the Storage Virtualization platform to Azure VMs, handling trillions of IOs every day across hundreds of datacenters and thousands of clusters worldwide. Our mission is to own and optimize the entire software stack on Azure Host, ensuring seamless VM IOs, efficient caching, robust throttling, top-notch Quality of Service (QoS), secure data encryption in transit and at rest, and much more. 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.

Requirements

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++ or Rust OR equivalent experience.
4+ years of experience in design, development, debugging, testing and problem-solving.
4+ years of experience in system software, storage protocols, networking concepts and operating system internals e.g., memory management, scheduling, interrupts, threading, etc.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
Must pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

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++ or Rust 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++ or Rust OR equivalent experience.
Experience in the design, implementation, debugging and testing of operating system drivers (kernel mode and user mode).
Windows Driver and Kernel component development.
A track record of solid results across multiple ship cycles.
Ability to handle periodic live service on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Design and implement cutting-edge software components that elevate Azure's storage solutions.
Develop core elements for device drivers and system software.
Create installation and diagnostic tools for smooth deployment and troubleshooting.
Build libraries and telemetry services for performance insights and enhancement.
Ensure the reliability and robustness of solutions through comprehensive testing.
Collaborate with developers across Microsoft and with leading software and hardware partners to push technological boundaries and deliver groundbreaking innovations.
Influence the experience of billions of users within the Azure ecosystem through problem-solving and technical expertise.