Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft's Azure Frontdoor team (AFD) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic team working on cloud infrastructure that handles terabits of traffic and millions of requests per second. The role involves designing and implementing globally distributed, scalable, and low-latency services for application acceleration and service protection. You'll work on Layer 7 DDoS protection, HTTP-level CDN capabilities, global load balancing, and WAF protection.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll collaborate with cross-geographical teams, deploy highly instrumented code, and work with key partners like Office 365, Xbox, Azure, and LinkedIn. The position offers unique opportunities to innovate in cloud computing, contribute to open-source projects, and work across multiple platforms and programming languages.

The role combines technical expertise with system design, requiring experience in distributed systems and cloud services. You'll be part of Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization globally, working in an inclusive culture that values growth mindset and innovation. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility of up to 100% remote work in the USA.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about large-scale distributed systems, networking, and cloud infrastructure. You'll be at the forefront of cloud technology, working with cutting-edge tools and technologies while solving complex challenges in cloud security and performance optimization.