Software Development Engineer 2

Microsoft's MagneTar team is seeking a Software Development Engineer 2 to join their large-scale Big Data Platform team supporting Microsoft Web Experience. The role focuses on working with and customizing popular open-source Big Data projects including Spark, HDFS, Kafka, Flink, Jupyter Notebook, YARN, and Kubernetes. The position requires strong development experience and the ability to make significant modifications to open-source projects when needed.

The team operates in a diverse, multicultural environment where inclusion is fundamental to their operations. They offer substantial opportunities for learning and career growth, with a culture that values accountability and innovation. The role involves working with Hadoop and HDFS systems, requiring deep knowledge of big data platforms and system programming.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of technical engineering experience, strong programming skills in languages like Java or Python, and excellent communication abilities to drive large projects across organizations. The position offers comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, parental leave, and various other perks.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level engineer looking to work on challenging problems at scale, with the backing of Microsoft's resources and the chance to contribute to open-source projects that impact millions of users. The role requires 0-25% travel and is based in Beijing, China, offering a chance to work with a global team while tackling complex distributed systems challenges.