Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft's Azure Data engineering team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead their PostgreSQL Database Services team. This role focuses on enhancing the application development experience for their managed PostgreSQL database service. The position combines technical leadership with developer advocacy, requiring expertise in both database systems and community building.

The team is part of Microsoft's larger Azure Data initiative, which is transforming analytics through products like Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure PostgreSQL. They're building the data platform for the AI age, focusing on creating developer-friendly, mission-critical, AI-enabled operational databases.

The role offers an opportunity to work with world-class engineers in a customer-obsessed environment that values data-driven decision making. The team actively contributes to open-source communities and builds robust platforms and tools. They emphasize diversity and inclusion, seeking out different perspectives to enhance their service delivery.

Key responsibilities include leading developer experience initiatives, integrating PostgreSQL DBaaS with popular developer tools, and architecting scalable solutions. The position requires strong technical skills, with a focus on PostgreSQL internals and cloud services, combined with the ability to engage with developer communities and drive adoption.

The compensation is competitive, ranging from $117,200 to $229,200, with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to impact developer experiences at scale while working with cutting-edge database technologies.