Interested in working on the OS platform that powers Azure? Come join a collaborative team shaping the future of cloud computing with cutting-edge virtualization technologies. The Core OS team is looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer to design and implement new tools as well as contribute to existing systems to ensure new virtualization technology meets the high bar of quality we promise to our customers.

In Core OS, we are responsible for the Operating Systems that power Azure, Microsoft's Linux OS, the platforms for Windows Client and Xbox, and our Windows Server ecosystem – through all of these, we support every one of our cloud businesses and billions of customers around the world. In this era of ubiquitous computing, systems software excellence has never been more important for Microsoft. High quality, high-efficiency operating systems and platform components underpin everything we do as a company, from making our systems more reliable for our customers, to increasing our competitiveness by reducing COGS, to delivering new features and capabilities to delight customers – that’s all us!

To deliver on our vision, **we are looking for a Senior Software Engineer** to research new areas, write optimal code, enhance coding standards and ship fast. We follow short, frequent release cycles with room for innovation in multiple areas. As a team, we welcome smart, motivated engineers, with a positive attitude and growth mindset, ready to translate ambiguity into concrete deliverables that move the needle for the customer.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

**Responsibilities**

o Contribute to the development of automation within production and deployment of product features.

o Develop tools running in simulated, or other non-production environments to confirm functionality and error-free runtime.

o Collaborate with other engineers and teams across Azure to deliver end-to-end solutions.

o Design and implement telemetry systems to provide observability into feature/system behavior and performance.

o Collect and analyze data on various metrics (e.g., system health, bug occurrence). Provide insights from data analysis to improve product features.

Other

+ Embody our Culture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture)

**Qualifications**

**R** **equired Qualifications:**

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

+ OR equivalent experience.

+ 4+ years of experience in data analysis and visualization

+ 4+ years of software product development with a focus on quality, including QA, code reviews, bug tracking, and metrics.

**Other** :

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.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Solid design, development, and testing skills

+ Experience owning scenarios end-to-end across multiple components

+ Writing code in both managed and native languages

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $153,600 - $250,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 23, 2024.

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