Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft's Azure Data engineering team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their databases team, specifically the Cosmos DB Team. This role focuses on building and maintaining Microsoft's operational Database systems, working on distributed system problems and shipping high-impact features. The position involves working with cutting-edge distributed system algorithms, converting them into high-performance, reliable code. The team is responsible for crucial products like Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, and more.

The ideal candidate will have strong systems engineering experience and passion for cloud databases. You'll be working on enterprise-class features including backup/restore and scale requirements in a competitive multi-billion-dollar market. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full stack, implementing features that serve multiple customers while learning from the latest research in distributed systems.

Microsoft values diversity and actively seeks different perspectives to better serve their customers. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on mission-critical systems that power the future of data platforms in the age of AI. You'll be part of a team that's transforming analytics and building data-first applications while fostering a strong data culture.

The role offers flexibility with up to 100% work from home capability and no travel requirements. You'll be joining a company known for innovation and collaboration, where you can take your career further while working on cloud-enabled solutions that impact millions of users worldwide.