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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
60 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $181k
This role $177k
$106k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays more than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $155,000–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

Based on 238 similar postings.

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About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 1103 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 985 roles with salary data.

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As a Senior or Principal Software Engineer on our cutting-edge team, you will contribute to the development of a planet-scale multi-modal database and infrastructure for AI agents. Your daily tasks include hands-on coding in C++, C#, or Java, ensuring efficient system performance and debugging distributed systems. You will lead operations, deployment, monitoring, and compliance efforts for enterprise customers while maintaining strict SLAs. Ideal candidates possess strong problem-solving skills, design acumen, and a passion for continuous learning within a collaborative environment. The role demands expertise in asynchronous programming, Kubernetes services, database engines, and AI system scalability, alongside experience with live site operations and SRE practices.

Skills

C++ C# Java Kubernetes Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Helm CUDA PostgreSQL CI/CD Docker Prometheus Grafana Asynchronous programming Concurrency

What you'll do

  • Independently execute and solve problems in ambiguous situations.
  • Write efficient systems code for distributed systems and debug them effectively.
  • Code hands-on in C++, C#, or Java to build scalable, reliable services.
  • Maintain service level agreements and ensure compliance for enterprise customers.
  • Experience with Kubernetes platforms (AKS, EKS, GKE) for deployment and management.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of technical engineering experience in C++, C#, or Java.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills for distributed systems.
  • Hands-on experience with asynchronous programming and concurrency.
  • Experience in building scalable, reliable services and database engines.
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes (AKS, EKS, GKE) and live site operations.
  • Familiarity with CUDA programming and AI systems at scale.

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