Senior Software Engineer, Azure Host Networking

Microsoft Azure is a global cloud computing platform that enables organizations to build host and operate applications at scale At the heart of this platform is Azure Core Compute which powers services such as Microsoft Teams Bing Exchange Xbox Structured Query Language SQL Azure Office 365 HDInsight and Cosmos Database It also supports customers across industries including retail finance logistics and gaming providing the infrastructure needed to run diverse workloads reliably and efficiently The Azure Core Compute team in India Development Center IDC is focused on delivering a cloud platform capable of running any workload The team is rapidly growing and works on advancing cloud architecture data center management and foundational infrastructure Engineers collaborate to push boundaries and deliver innovations that improve performance scalability and reliability across the Azure ecosystem We are seeking Senior Software Engineer Azure Host Networking with experience in software development and team leadership Candidates should bring a willingness to explore new ideas take calculated risks and apply fast-fail techniques to drive innovation Experience in host networking stacks Data Plane Development Kit DPDK and System on Chip SoC architectures for accelerated networking is highly valued The role involves leading engineering efforts to deliver high-quality solutions in a key performance indicator KPI -driven environment Microsoft s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more As employees we come together with a growth mindset innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals Each day we build on our values of respect integrity and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond Responsibilities Own the efforts to resolve some of the technically deepest problems in the SDN Software Defined Networking and host networking areas Follow the latest developments in technology work with consortiums forums in the industry actively and help our cloud infrastructure evolve towards the next big growth Collaborate with different partner teams and counterparts in different geographies to meet the goals of the organization Mentor members of the team and take ownership of building and maintaining an efficient team with the right mindset and attitude to grow as a team Drive innovation in the team via thought leadership working on ideas improvements proofs of concepts demonstrations talks Own the quality of the product and drive the efforts to achieve high quality standards and to retain it consistently Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science OR related technical field AND 4 years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including but not limited to C C C Java JavaScript or Python 4 years experience in software development including Technical engineering with coding in languages such as C C C Java JavaScript or Python Strong design coding and debugging skills 1 year s experience in networking distributed systems and network virtualization 1 year s experience demonstrating A commitment to high quality standards Technical leadership and effective problem-solving skills Other Requirements Ability to meet Microsoft customer and or government security screening requirements are required for this role These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings Microsoft Cloud Background Check This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire transfer and every two years thereafter Preferred Qualifications Bachelor 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 C Java JavaScript OR Python OR Master 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 C Java JavaScript or Python OR equivalent experience 1 year s experience with Linux system programming Scripting languages Data path technologies and layers such as Data Plane Development Kit DPDK classical network interface cards NICs SmartNICs and virtual switches 1 year s experience demonstrating Communication and collaboration skills Ability to build effective partnerships across teams and disciplines Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex including pregnancy sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements If you need assistance and or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process please send a request via the azurecorejobs