Principal Software Engineer - RDMA

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

The position involves working on highly programmable and high-performance chip development, focusing on efficient handling of large data volumes. You'll be part of the DPU Networking Software team, which is instrumental in defining and delivering operational measures of success for quality, delivery, scale, and sustainability related to Microsoft's cloud software.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement networking solutions, particularly focusing on RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) technology. The role requires deep expertise in networking protocols, hardware optimization, and software development, with a particular emphasis on performance and scalability.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in RDMA forwarding development, Layer 2/3/4 networking, and C programming. You'll work in a hybrid environment, with up to 50% work from home flexibility, and be part of Microsoft's larger mission to power their intelligent cloud infrastructure.

This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that impacts millions of users across Microsoft's various platforms including Azure, Office 365, Xbox Live, and Teams. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of cloud infrastructure while working with some of the industry's best engineers.