Site Reliability Engineer

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
US
Salary
$102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted
31 days ago
Closes
Nov 23, 2026

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Similar $173k
This role $152k
$89k most similar roles pay here $228k

This role pays less than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $142,437–$202,812 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $173k 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 622 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Site Reliability Engineer

As a Software Engineer at the M365 Sovereign Clouds organization, you will join the Security & Compliance team to build and maintain tools that ensure secure collaboration for sovereign cloud customers. Your day-to-day responsibilities include writing code for internal platforms and automation, monitoring systems on an on-call basis, and contributing to the development of design documents and automation within production and deployment processes. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand customer requirements and incorporate insights into future designs while maintaining security best practices. The role requires expertise in distributed systems, a passion for scalable services, and experience with new technological challenges. Key skills include proficiency in relevant programming languages, strong collaboration abilities, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly technical environment. This position demands a Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on an SSBI, reflecting the critical nature of the work involved in ensuring operational excellence for Microsoft’s sovereign cloud offerings.

What you'll do

  • Develops and implements code for M365 sovereign cloud services, focusing on scalability and security.
  • Monitors live site services on a rotational basis to ensure system stability and performance.
  • Identifies and mitigates issues affecting live site services, updating troubleshooting guides as needed.
  • Collaborates with stakeholders to understand customer requirements and integrate insights into product designs.
  • Drives automation in production and deployment processes to achieve zero-touch deployments where possible.
  • Stays updated on industry developments to enhance the reliability and efficiency of M365 products.

What we're looking for

  • Experience in developing and maintaining highly scalable, distributed systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills for new technological challenges.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement of software development processes.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, technical environment independently.
  • Proven experience collaborating across teams on complex projects.
  • Dedication to ensuring customer satisfaction through technical excellence.
  • Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

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