Software Engineer II

Azure Front Door is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their team in building and safeguarding distributed services that process requests at extremely low latency and high scale. This role focuses on developing and operating Web Application Firewall and protection systems that handle terabits per second of traffic across hundreds of millions of users. You'll be working on Microsoft's Content Delivery Network (CDN), Dynamic Site Acceleration, and security services that protect some of the world's largest services.

The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in cloud computing and security, where you'll be responsible for developing robust services that safeguard systems at different layers. You'll be part of a team that values reliability, performance, and scalability, working in an environment where engineers take full ownership of their projects from design to release.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in systems programming, distributed systems, and security. You'll be working with languages like C++, C#, and Rust, building services that need to be both highly performant and secure. The role involves handling thousands of requests per second while maintaining system integrity and protecting against DDoS attacks.

Microsoft offers a collaborative environment with friendly co-workers and a modern software engineering culture. The position comes with comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, parental leave, and opportunities for professional growth. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who are passionate about large-scale systems, security, and want to make a significant impact on global cloud infrastructure.