Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft's Azure Specialized team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to drive the next generation of cloud infrastructure. This role focuses on designing and delivering cutting-edge AI training, inferencing, virtual desktop, and gaming infrastructure for Azure. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with next-gen hardware and software, from fiber networking to GPU systems.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll be instrumental in defining approaches across large organizations, focusing on customer value, quality, and performance. The role involves deep technical work in hardware/software interaction, coding, and systems engineering. You'll work on expanding Azure's capacity to support 100X growth in various scenarios.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in HPC or Machine Learning, with strong coding skills in languages like C++, Python, or Java. You'll join a team of experienced engineers working on replication systems, highly available systems, and large-scale algorithms. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to impact Microsoft's cloud infrastructure significantly.

Working in Azure Specialized means collaborating across Microsoft to enable end-to-end scenarios for Azure customers. You'll be at the forefront of innovation, working with industry partners and defining the future of cloud computing. The role requires a passion for quality, customer success, and the ability to dive deep into complex technical challenges.