Senior Software Engineer, Kubernetes Platform

Microsoft Advertising is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Kubernetes Platform team, managing a sophisticated infrastructure of 20+ clusters across 5 geographical locations, supporting 1000+ applications. This role combines deep technical expertise in Kubernetes, container orchestration, and distributed systems with hands-on engineering responsibilities. The position offers the opportunity to work on globally scaled systems while ensuring high availability and performance.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and maintaining high-availability Kubernetes clusters, developing solutions for containerized applications, and implementing robust monitoring and disaster recovery systems. This role requires strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, particularly in Linux systems and kernel internals.

Working at Microsoft means joining a company with a mission to empower every person and organization globally. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that impacts millions of users. The position supports Microsoft Advertising's data-enabled technology platform, which optimizes ROI for both buyers and sellers while maintaining commitment to an open marketplace.

As part of Microsoft's inclusive culture, you'll work in an environment that values growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration. The role offers flexibility with up to 100% work from home options and minimal travel requirements (0-25%). This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact in cloud infrastructure and container orchestration at a global scale.