Software Engineer II | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: —
Salary: $100,600–$199,000 / yr
Posted: 159 days ago
Closes: Jul 6, 2026

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This role $150k

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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

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TL;DR · Software Engineer II | Microsoft Careers

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Join our HPC/AI team as a Software Engineer and contribute to designing cutting-edge networking infrastructure for large-scale AI training in Azure Cloud. You will develop high-performance communication frameworks, optimize scalability and reliability of petabyte-scale data transfer systems, and resolve complex issues in distributed environments. Your role includes creating design documents, implementing efficient code practices, and acting as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) to ensure system stability and performance. Ideal candidates have experience with C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, along with knowledge of high-performance networking technologies such as InfiniBand and RoCE. This role demands proactive engagement with emerging AI trends and technical solutions to enhance product efficiency and observability at scale.

Skills

Azure Python C C++ Java JavaScript CUDA InfiniBand RoCE CI/CD Docker Kubernetes Terraform PostgreSQL Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Design and optimize high-performance networking solutions for large-scale AI training infrastructure.
Analyze and enhance scalability and reliability of petabyte-scale data transfer systems.
Debug complex networking issues in large-scale distributed environments.
Develop design documents to guide product development and system architecture.
Implement and optimize code to improve performance, maintainability, and ROI.
Serve as Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) for monitoring and restoring system stability.

What we're looking for

4+ years of technical engineering experience in software development.
Proficiency in at least one programming language such as C++, Java, or Python.
Experience with high-performance networking technologies like InfiniBand or RoCE.
Ability to design and implement scalable, reliable networking solutions for AI infrastructure.
Strong debugging skills for complex issues in large-scale distributed systems.
Knowledge of cloud computing platforms, particularly Azure Cloud.
Proactive approach to learning new AI trends and technical solutions.

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