Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft's Azure Front Door (AFD) team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to work on their Intelligent Edge Platform that powers application delivery, acceleration, security, load management, and Internet routing. This role focuses on designing and implementing globally distributed, scalable, and low-latency services that provide application acceleration and service protection for critical partners like Office 365, Xbox, Azure services, and LinkedIn.

The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies in cloud computing, security, and distributed systems. You'll be responsible for developing solutions that handle millions of requests per second across thousands of servers globally. The role requires expertise in DDoS protection, CDN, Global Load balancing, and Web Application Firewall (WAF) protection.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll lead technical initiatives, mentor team members, and collaborate across Microsoft to ensure maximum efficiency. The team culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence. You'll work in a supportive environment with friendly co-workers who are passionate about building world-class infrastructure services.

The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on technology that impacts millions of users worldwide. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex distributed systems challenges, has strong leadership skills, and wants to make a significant impact on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure.