Principal Software Engineer - Azure Blob Storage
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Data Science
In short
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver next-generation distributed storage systems optimized for AI/ML workloads, from training to inferencing.
- Provide technical leadership across architecture, development, testing, and deployment at hyperscale.
- Drive innovations in scalability, performance, security, and efficiency to meet the demands of zettabyte-scale storage.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams from AI researchers to cloud infrastructure engineers.
- Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
- Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and trends to anticipate the future of AI-native storage.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C++, C#, Java, or Python OR equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check required upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C++, C#, Java, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C++, C#, Java, or Python OR equivalent experience.
- Passion for distributed systems, large-scale storage, and solving complex systems problems.
- Experience with storage system internals (availability, remote replication, durability schemes, high-performance I/O).
- Experience with database internals, indexing and search techniques, caching and data placement strategies.
- Experience with metadata and namespace management at scale.
Benefits
- Eligible for benefits and other compensation.
- Access to additional benefits and pay information available at https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay.
Skills
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Company
MicrosoftJob Posted
1 week ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
Remote
Salary
US$142,800–274,800 / year
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
United States
Qualification
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