Senior Site Reliability Engineer

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$117,200 - $229,200
Site Reliability
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Microsoft is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join their Windows Cloud division, specifically working on Windows 365 Cloud PC (W365) and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) services. These services have been recognized as leaders in the Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for Desktop as a Service (DaaS) for two consecutive years.

The role involves developing and maintaining critical infrastructure that powers Microsoft's cloud-based Windows experience for enterprise customers. As a Senior SRE, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing automation solutions that reduce operational burden, particularly in areas such as system capability onboarding and maintenance across data centers. You'll work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and be part of a team that's scaling these services to meet growing enterprise demands.

Key responsibilities include developing automation scripts and tools, monitoring service health, analyzing telemetry data for capacity planning, and participating in on-call rotations to ensure service reliability. You'll collaborate closely with engineering and product management teams to translate requirements into architectural designs and feature releases.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $117,200 to $229,200 per year (higher in SF and NYC areas), along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. The role supports a hybrid work model with up to 50% work from home flexibility.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about cloud infrastructure, automation, and system reliability. You'll be working on services that directly impact millions of users worldwide, with the backing of Microsoft's resources and industry-leading position in cloud computing. The role offers significant growth potential and the chance to work with some of the most advanced cloud technologies in the industry.

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Responsibilities For Senior Site Reliability Engineer

  • Design, develop, and deliver software engineering solutions to reduce operational burden through automation
  • Own deployment, availability, reliability, performance and customer escalation targets for Critical Environment Telemetry solutions
  • Proactively identify and reduce issues through design, testing, and implementation of software-based solutions
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management partners on architectural designs and feature releases
  • Drive efficiencies through software improvement and root cause analysis
  • Drive continuous improvement on service quality and COGS efficiency
  • Participate in on-call rotations to resolve live site incidents

Requirements For Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Linux
Kubernetes
  • 6+ years technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, or systems administration
  • 4+ years of experience with Microsoft cloud and/or stack including O365, Azure, Windows
  • 2+ years of experience with cloud architecture and site reliability principles
  • Experience with debug, fix, and optimize code
  • Full-stack troubleshooting skills across network, application, hardware, management fabric, and distributed services layers
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check

Benefits For Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

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