Microsoft Azure Storage is a highly distributed, massively scalable, and ubiquitously accessible cloud storage platform. The xDPU storage team is focused in bringing up the storage stack on Data Processing Unit (DPU) based nodes to provide unmatched performance at lowest cost. We are hiring experienced engineers to join us in the mission of developing and deploying DPU based storage.

As Software Engineer II - Azure Storage, you will drive and lead the design, implementation, and optimizations of highly performant and massively scale out storage on DPU hardware. You will be involved in all phases of the storage lifecycle, design, implementation, test, deployment and support. This opportunity will allow you to accelerate your career growth, hone your technical leadership skills, and develop deep business acumen.

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.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

• Works with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for the new features to be developed.

• Participates and contributes to the design of massively scalable storage services.

• Owns software components and/or modules and drives the component level design decisions working with the team, senior engineers, and architects.

• Creates and implements code for a product, service, or feature, reusing code as applicable. Writes and learns to create code that is extensible and maintainable. Considers diagnosability, reliability, and maintainability with few defects, and understands when the code is ready to be shared and delivered.

• Works in a culture of continuous improvement, adaptation, reflection, and growth.

• Embody our culture and values .

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

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

• OR equivalent experience.

• 2+ years of storage data path development experience including but not limited to data compression and encryption, log structuring, data integrity, and data management.

• 2+ years of experience with technical problem solving and debugging skills.

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 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript,

• OR Python

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

• OR equivalent experience.

• Knowledge of Windows or Linux Operating System.

• Experience with storage sub systems in Linux or Windows or any major OS.

• Experience engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.

Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $94,300 - $182,600 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 $120,900 - $198,600 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.

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 8, 2024.

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