App Service is a Platform as a Service (PaaS) offering and one of the top services in Azure all-up. As a Senior Software Engineer - CoreAI, you will have a chance to work on the largest services in Azure, solving unique and interesting problems.
Microsoft has learned to love Linux, and App Service Linux is one of the largest users of Linux in all of Azure. It is also one of the fastest growing subsets of App Service overall!
By working on App Service Linux, you will get exposure to distributed systems as well as low level linux OS and container technology. You will merge these skills to design a resilient and secure platform which is reliable enough for Microsoft’s biggest and most strategic customers.
We are looking for engineers who are passionate about building and managing a service at our scale, and who can adopt a customer centric mindset. You will own features and services, but we also want engineers who are eager to dive deep into ambiguous problems and come to elegant solutions.
Our goal is to deliver world-class availability and stability for our customers while keeping the service secure and safe. Come work on one of the most exciting products in Azure!
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Responsibilities
- Design and code features for App Service Linux.
- Improve internal platform operations to make processes more reliable, and the system more resilient.
- Engineer with autonomy to identify areas of improvement and implement solutions.
- Participate in supporting live services including being on call, performing investigations, driving rollouts, monitoring, and root causing outages.
Qualifications
Required/Minimum 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.
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering.
- 4+ years of experience with C# or similar object-oriented programming.
- 4+ years of experience with Linux based operating systems.
- 2+ years experience with distributed systems.
Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $160,200 - $261,000 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 a related technical field and 4+ years of technical engineering experience coding in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- Equivalent professional experience may substitute for the degree and experience requirement
- Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering
- 4+ years of experience with C# or similar object-oriented programming
- 4+ years of experience with Linux-based operating systems
- 2+ years of experience with distributed systems
Microsoft Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Microsoft and has not been reviewed or approved by Microsoft.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is described as comprehensive, with U.S. plans covering preventive care at 100% and limiting annual out-of-pocket costs. Mental-health counseling, employee assistance, and wellbeing resources are also emphasized.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave, family-caregiver leave, childcare assistance, and family concierge services are highlighted as core elements. These supports are presented alongside parenting and family-planning resources.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, holidays, and flexible work schedules are emphasized, with generous time-away policies noted. Leave options extend beyond standard vacation to include caregiver and parental programs.
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