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The local store team, part of Azure Messaging develops critical microservices that power services like Azure Event Hubs, Service Bus and Event Grid. The team develops systems software that interacts closely with the OS and with Service Fabric.
In this role, you would be driving innovation and efficiency in microservices that store the user's data for the Messaging services and replicate is as appropriate.
The day-to-day work involves not only designing, implementing and maintaining features for these critical microservices, but also driving AI adoption and finding new and innovative ways of using AI to make software development even more robust and efficient.
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Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities include:
- Follows rigorous processes of developing software to deliver features, while ensuring the highest quality and stability for the delivered software
- Drives innovation both at product level and software development process level
- Is very comfortable to leverage AI in any task
- Adds significant value on top of AI development with their prior technical knowledge and experience
- Drives adoption of efficient techniques in using AI to develop software
Embody our culture and values
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
Job Requirements: Other & Additional
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/Additional Qualifications
- Systems development experience (working with file system/networking stack, optimizing IOs, etc.)
- A deep desire to leverage AI
Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field
- 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python (or equivalent experience)
- Ability to meet Microsoft Cloud background check and required security screening
- Systems development experience (working with file system/networking stack, optimizing IOs)
- Strong desire to leverage AI in software development
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout, highlighted by a strong 401(k) match structure and immediate vesting, plus additional plan features for tax-advantaged saving.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are portrayed as a meaningful strength, with substantial paid parental leave and added supports like back-up care and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
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