Senior Software Engineer, Azure Host Networking

5 days ago


Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Microsoft Full time ₹ 10,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year
Senior Software Engineer, Azure Host Networking

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Date posted

Sep 24, 2025

Job number

1878131

Work site

0 days / week in-office - remote

Travel

0-25%

Role type

Individual Contributor

Profession

Software Engineering

Discipline

Software Engineering

Employment type

Full-Time

Overview

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.

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.
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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.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

Industry leading healthcare

Educational resources

Discounts on products and services

Savings and investments

Maternity and paternity leave

Generous time away

Giving programs

Opportunities to network and connect

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.



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