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Senior Software Engineer - DPU Integrations joins the DPU team within the Azure Hardware Systems & Infrastructure group to develop high-performance, programmable silicon solutions for cloud infrastructure. In this role, you will design, build, test, and deploy automation tools, AI agents, and diagnostic systems for control and data plane software running on custom-built DPU hardware. You will manage field incidents, maintain performance dashboards, track firmware releases, and lead cross-functional debug sessions to resolve complex production issues. The work involves solving challenges in compute and networking use-cases by managing large-scale data analysis to identify root causes. Required skills include proficiency in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. Preferred experience includes expertise in TCP/IP, RoceV2, Software Defined Networking, server platform firmware, and developing embedded software for NICs or DPUs within cloud computing environments.
What does a Software Engineer earn?
Median $197500 from 2196 postings across 133 companies.
Design, build, test, and deploy integration tools and AI agents to improve product quality and mitigate production issues.
Provide technical leadership to define testing scopes and manage project schedules for DPU-based compute products.
Monitor test plan execution and oversee team efforts to ensure efficient and high-quality testing processes.
Act as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) to monitor systems for degradation and initiate restoration actions during incidents.
Lead cross-functional debug sessions to identify root causes of field issues and guide other engineers through troubleshooting.
Maintain dashboards for active/dormant cases, key performance indicators, and software/firmware release tracking.
Integrate feedback from field issues into the engineering development and testing cycles.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 4+ years of engineering experience with coding in languages like C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
Equivalent experience to a degree is acceptable.
Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check and other required security screenings.
6+ years of experience developing, testing, diagnosing, and troubleshooting networking, storage, or compute cloud platforms as a lead engineer (preferred).
Experience with Azure or similar large-scale cloud computing infrastructure, control plane, telemetry, monitoring, diagnostics, and reporting (preferred).