Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Microsoft is a company focused on fostering a growth mindset and community engagement. They are seeking a Software Engineer for the Azure Core One Fleet Platform team to develop software and tools that support platform capabilities and new product introductions across a massive distributed system.
Responsibilities
- Learns to break down work items into actionable tasks in collaboration with stakeholders, estimate timelines, and escalate delays. Supports feature deployments across cloud infrastructure and new product introductions, considering user impact and adhering to safe deployment practices
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define feature requirements and integrate feedback into design iterations. Establishes feedback loops using customer metrics to drive continuous improvement across backend systems
- Applies coding standards and best practices in object-oriented programming, developing maintainable and extensible code with guidance. Participates in code reviews and uses debugging tools to proactively and reactively resolve issues in distributed systems
- Supports documentation and dependency mapping for features, gaining exposure to system interactions and backend architecture. Contributes to architectural discussions and technical validation efforts, including hypothesis testing and automation integration
- Participates in live service operations and acts as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) to monitor and restore system functionality within SLA timelines. Integrates telemetry data to analyze system behavior with a focus on performance, reliability, and safety
- Develops and applies best practices for scalable, secure code. Understands global and local regulations, customer scaling requirements, and supports cross-team communication to enhance user experience and partner collaboration
- Ensures compliance with security, privacy, safety, and accessibility standards. Leverages developer tools for code creation, debugging, and automation in production and deployment workflows
- Proactively seeks knowledge in cloud services development, distributed systems, and computer architecture, with a strong interest in backend complexity and large-scale cloud infrastructure
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, and proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C++, C#, Java, Angular, and/or React, OR equivalent experience
- 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
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C++, C#, Java, Angular, and/or React, OR Master's Degree (or currently pursuing a degree) in Computer Science or related technical field with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C++, C#, Java, Angular, and/or React, OR equivalent experience
- Interest in backend and complex interactions within a massive cloud distributed system
- Professional and/or academic experience with cloud services development, distributed systems, and/or computer architecture
- Professional and/or academic experience with GIT, Visual Studio, and/or Code Agents (including Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, and/or Llama)
Company Overview
Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services. It was founded in 1975, and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.microsoft.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Microsoft has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 9192 in 2025, 9343 in 2024, 7677 in 2023, 11403 in 2022, 7210 in 2021, 7852 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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