Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft's Project Falcon team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their WebXT Organization, focusing on building and managing large-scale microservices infrastructure. The team owns an SDK serving over 500 mission-critical services with 2M QPS, powering applications like Bing Web Search. They're currently developing next-generation containerization solutions for Kubernetes clusters, managing one of the world's largest fleets across thousands of servers globally.

The role involves solving complex infrastructure challenges at web scale, maintaining high availability with ~30ms @ 99th percentile latency while optimizing COGS. The team is committed to delivering exceptional developer experience and DRI tooling to enhance productivity. They're looking for someone passionate about distributed systems, infrastructure problem-solving, and simplifying complex systems for other engineers.

This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with various Azure teams, and influence product roadmaps. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in distributed systems, programming expertise, and the ability to mentor junior team members. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, making it perfect for engineers who want to impact cloud infrastructure at a massive scale.

Working at Microsoft means joining a culture of growth mindset and innovation, with comprehensive benefits and a commitment to inclusion and diversity. The hybrid work environment (up to 50% work from home) offers flexibility while maintaining collaborative opportunities.