Software Engineer II

Microsoft Azure Edge + Platform (E+P) is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their Digital Operations team in building the future of Azure's edge platform. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on multitenant, highly available cloud and edge services managing industrial assets and devices at enterprise scale.

The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies including Hybrid Cloud, Containers, and physical/logical networks, contributing to Microsoft's next generation Azure Edge Platform. As part of a globally distributed team, you'll help create reliable Operating Systems and platform services that empower Microsoft's customers worldwide.

The role requires strong computer science fundamentals and technical design skills, with a focus on building distributed systems. You'll be working on services that have broad impact across multiple products, including large private cloud datacenters and Microsoft Azure. The team values diversity of thought and background, encouraging new ideas that improve customer experiences.

Key responsibilities include building scalable cloud services, managing Kubernetes deployments, and participating in code reviews. You'll be part of an on-call rotation to maintain live services and work collaboratively with talented engineers. The position offers competitive compensation ($98,300 - $193,200) and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2+ years of experience in distributed systems who wants to influence the next generation of cloud platforms. The hybrid work environment (up to 50% work from home) offers flexibility, and you'll be part of Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Azure cloud services, Kubernetes, and distributed systems, along with strong programming skills in languages like Java, JavaScript, or Python. You'll work in an inclusive environment that values growth mindset and innovation, with opportunities to make meaningful contributions to enterprise-scale cloud solutions.