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The Principal Software Engineer - Hardware joins the team building high-scale data platforms for Azure Networking. This role provides technical leadership for the architecture and evolution of distributed data platforms that ingest, process, enrich, store, and publish network telemetry and operational data. You will define engineering strategy, establish platform abstractions, and solve complex problems regarding scalability, availability, performance, and data quality. Key responsibilities include leading the design of cloud-scale streaming and batch data systems and mentoring technical leaders. Required skills include coding in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. Preferred experience includes Ethernet, VLANs, IP Routing, TCP/IP, BGP, QoS, L2-L3 protocols, Linux-based network operating systems, switch architecture, and ASIC knowledge. You will solve the problem of transforming network signals into actionable intelligence.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Remote?
Median $208800 from 354 postings across 50 companies.
Define the architectural direction for scalable distributed data platforms that process network telemetry and operational data.
Lead the design of cloud-scale streaming and batch data systems to solve complex problems in scalability and performance.
Drive long-term technical strategy by establishing reusable architectures and engineering patterns across multiple teams.
Lead architectural reviews and manage cross-system dependencies with teams across the broader Microsoft Azure organization.
Own critical capabilities end-to-end from initial design and implementation through production readiness and continuous improvement.
Identify systemic technical risks and drive improvements in code quality, testing, observability, and operational practices.
Mentor engineers and technical leaders to develop engineering capability and foster sound technical decision-making.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 6+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages like C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python (or equivalent experience).
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including a Microsoft Cloud Background Check.
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 8+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages like C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python (preferred).
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 12+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages like C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python (preferred).
2+ years of experience with requirement analysis, feature design, or test plan writing (preferred).
2+ years of experience with Ethernet, VLANs, IP Routing, TCP/IP, BGP, QoS, L2-L3 protocols, Platform validation, or network management (preferred).
1+ year(s) experience with Linux-based network operating systems, including system-level debugging, performance analysis, and production troubleshooting (preferred).
Switch architecture and ASIC knowledge (preferred).