Description
Summary
Microsoft are looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer at their Redmond office. This role sits at the heart of the company's platform engineering team, working on the next innovative platform for AI-driven advertising. You'll partner with engineering teams, architects, and product groups to design, implement, and evangelize cloud and Kubernetes platform best practices.
About the Role
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Platform Engineering team, you will be responsible for leading infrastructure design and architecture, analyzing and understanding challenges in on-prem and Azure platform and infrastructure solutions. You will develop and build durable solutions for present and future states, own the technical approach to create and improve architecture, and guide cross-functional teams through architectural discussions and decision-making for solution components.
Accountabilities
- Lead the design and implementation of durable solutions for present and future states
- Own the technical approach to create and improve architecture
- Guide cross-functional teams through architectural discussions and decision-making for solution components
The Candidate we're looking for
Experience:
- 4+ years of experience designing and delivering distributed systems or platform infrastructure
- Significant experience in Microsoft Azure (or AWS/GCP with solid Azure proficiency)
Technical skills:
- Proficiency in modern software development practices, including CI/CD pipelines, code review, testing, and operational readiness
- Experience deploying and operating AKS at scale, including networking, identity/workload identity, and secure cluster patterns using Fleet Manager
Personal attributes:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Demonstrated ability to drive architectural direction across multiple teams, influence technical decisions, and translate ambiguous requirements into durable designs
Benefits
- Competitive salary range: $141,000 - $250,000 per year
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) matching program
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for professional growth and development