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$119,800–$234,700 / yr
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55 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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

This role pays more than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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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 1580 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer on Microsoft’s Compute team, you will be at the forefront of cloud computing, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of Azure's virtual machine infrastructure. Your daily responsibilities include driving the development of design documents for services, taking full ownership of assigned services across all cloud environments to maintain high support standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance service quality and performance. You will also identify opportunities for automation and optimization within the cloud environment, implementing solutions that streamline operations and improve customer satisfaction. The role requires expertise in scripting languages like Python or JavaScript, a deep understanding of distributed systems, and strong communication skills to share learnings across engineering teams. This position is integral to delivering mission-critical services at scale, fostering innovation and continuous improvement in one of Microsoft’s most strategic areas.

What you'll do

  • Proactively improve service fabric services’ availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance.
  • Drive development of design documents for new or existing cloud-based applications or platforms.
  • Own assigned services across all cloud environments, ensuring high support standards and parity with commercial cloud.
  • Identify and implement automation solutions to streamline operations and reduce manual effort in the cloud.
  • Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service capabilities and user experience.

What we're looking for

  • Master's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent 2+ years technical experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science with 4+ years technical experience.
  • Experience automating tasks using Python, JavaScript, or Shell scripting.
  • Expertise in developing end-to-end technical solutions for product improvements.
  • Knowledge of distributed systems and ability to drive code/design reviews.
  • Proven track record in enhancing product availability, security, and performance.

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