| Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: —
Salary: $119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted: 50 days ago

Market check

Salary context

Competitive pay

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k

This role $177k

$106k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays more than 64% 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.

Based on 239 similar postings.

Employer

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 1578 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 1406 roles with salary data.

Most-posted roles

View all roles at Microsoft

At a glance

TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

Apply Now Log in to save

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Azure Storage team, you will play a pivotal role in advancing cloud storage solutions for some of the world’s largest organizations. Your responsibilities include designing, debugging, and deploying features that enhance performance and reliability across diverse workloads, from high-frequency access to long-term archival storage. You will collaborate with global teams to automate operations, improve service quality, and reduce costs while maintaining a strong focus on scalability and efficiency. The role requires expertise in C or C++, as well as experience with distributed systems, REST APIs, and multi-threaded programming. Ideal candidates possess a solid foundation in data structures and algorithms, along with the ability to drive cross-team initiatives and ensure service reliability through continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies.

Skills

C C++ REST HTTP Azure Docker Kubernetes CI/CD Git Python PostgreSQL Redis Elasticsearch Prometheus Grafana Ansible Terraform AWS Google Cloud

What you'll do

Design scalable solutions for user requirements in cloud storage scenarios.
Develop and optimize code to enhance the Azure Storage service's performance.
Lead automation initiatives to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
Monitor systems for issues, alert stakeholders, and initiate recovery actions.
Guide other engineers through on-call rotations and operational playbooks.

What we're looking for

4+ years of technical engineering experience in software development using C or C++.
Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
Proficiency in coding, testing, debugging, and analytical problem-solving.
Experience with REST API principles and multi-threaded programming techniques.
Ability to plan, schedule, and deliver high-quality software solutions.
2+ years of experience working with large-scale storage systems.
Act as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) for system monitoring.

Save