Software Engineer II

The Azure Compute Platform team, a cornerstone of Azure Cloud’s infrastructure, is experiencing rapid growth. This team leads the way in tackling global challenges with cutting-edge advancements in distributed systems and cloud-native security. The solutions they develop are crucial to the operations of all customer workloads on the Azure cloud.

As Azure Cloud strengthens its role as the foundation of enterprise solutions and artificial intelligence, we have unique opportunities to significantly enhance and scale Azure Compute.

We are seeking a Software Engineer II to work with Azure’s core engineers in leading the development of the Azure Compute service, ensuring its scalability and security. We are looking for someone who thrives on solving complex problems and excels at collaborating with various teams to address intricate issues. The ideal candidate will work with urgency while maintaining a strong focus on security.
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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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