Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Azure Data Processing Unit (DPU) team. This role is crucial in developing state-of-the-art software and hardware solutions for Microsoft's cloud infrastructure, focusing on networking software and DPU technologies.

The position involves working on Microsoft's expanding Cloud Infrastructure, which powers over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. The role requires expertise in Layer 2/L3/L4 ethernet/IP networking, RDMA forwarding, and control plane functions.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing high-performance networking solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving technical innovation. The role offers competitive compensation ($137,600 - $267,000) and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of technical engineering experience, strong programming skills in C and other languages, and deep knowledge of networking software stack development. This is a hybrid position based in Santa Clara, California, with up to 50% work from home flexibility.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud infrastructure technology while contributing to Microsoft's "Intelligent Cloud" mission. You'll be part of a team focused on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering trusted experiences to customers worldwide.