Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
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Salary: $119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted: 71 days ago

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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 622 open roles on FindRole.

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Join the Azure Networking team as a Senior Software Engineer and help design and build the next generation of AI networks for global-scale data centers. You will work on developing high-quality software to manage complex AI networks that power millions of servers worldwide for services like Azure and Bing. Your day-to-day responsibilities include requirement analysis, feature design, test plan writing, and implementing large-scale distributed systems using agile methodologies. The role requires expertise in networking areas such as Ethernet, VLANs, IP routing, BGP, QoS, and network congestion management. Proficiency in languages like C++, Java, JavaScript, or Python is essential, along with a strong background in designing and building robust software solutions for hyperscale cloud computing environments.

Skills

Python Java JavaScript C# C++ Agile Ethernet VLANs IP_Routing TCP/IP BGP QoS L2_L3_Protocols Network_Congestion_Management Network_Management

What you'll do

Design and implement large-scale distributed systems for global AI networks.
Analyze requirements and design features for software-defined networking infrastructure.
Write test plans to ensure high-quality software for managing data center networks.
Apply knowledge of Ethernet, VLANs, IP Routing, TCP/IP, BGP, QoS, and network congestion management.
Utilize agile methodology in developing and deploying network solutions.

What we're looking for

3+ years experience in requirement analysis and feature design.
3+ years experience designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems.
Proficiency in at least one coding language: C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python.
1+ year experience with agile methodology.
Expertise in Ethernet, VLANs, IP Routing, TCP/IP, BGP, QoS, L2-L3 protocols.

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