Principal Software Engineer- Kusto

Azure Data Explorer (Kusto) is Microsoft's cutting-edge big data analytics platform that has evolved from an incubation project to a massive-scale cloud service over the past decade. The platform processes dozens of petabytes of data daily, serving thousands of Microsoft services and Azure's top enterprise customers with real-time log analytics and data exploration capabilities.

As a Principal Software Engineer on the Kusto team, you'll be at the forefront of big data innovation, working on disruptive technology that transforms how organizations interact with massive datasets. The role involves tackling complex engineering challenges in distributed systems, data indexing, and performance optimization.

The position offers the opportunity to work with industry-leading experts in a team committed to innovation and global impact. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing key initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders worldwide, and providing technical leadership to team members. The hybrid work environment (up to 50% work from home) provides flexibility while maintaining collaborative opportunities.

Microsoft offers comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, parental leave, and investment opportunities. The role requires extensive experience in systems programming languages like C++, Rust, or C#, and a strong background in distributed systems and cloud platforms.

Join Microsoft's Azure Data Explorer team to help shape the future of big data analytics and make a lasting impact on how organizations worldwide handle and analyze their data at scale.