Principal Software Engineering Lead

Company: Microsoft
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: June 17, 2022

Job Description:

Would you like the opportunity to work on OS platform that powers Azure? You will be part of Microsoft Core OS team in Azure Edge + Platform org. Our team is responsible for development and validation of technologies to deploy OS updates to Azure fleet with minimal customer impact. How do you deliver impact-less updates on-time and every time to an ever growing fleet? How do you validate scenarios end-end at scale? These technologies have the potential to significantly reduce time to bring new features to market for Azure, Microsoft and customers. If these challenges intrigue you, come talk to us.We are looking for solid engineers with the passion to research new areas, write optimal code, enhance coding standards and ship fast. We follow short, frequent release cycles with room for innovation in multiple areas. As a team, we welcome smart, motivated engineers, with a positive attitude and growth mindset, ready to translate ambiguity into concrete deliverables that move the needle for the customer.ResponsibilitiesDesign and Develop secure, testable and maintainable codeExecute full software development life cycle (SDLC)Embrace agile engineering practices and dev-ops culture with LiveSite focus. End to End engineering (from architecture to Livesite) accountability for the servicesCarry out quick proofs of conceptsTroubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing systemsDevelop end to end telemetry pipeline and live site monitors and alertsLeverage data and telemetry to make decisions and drive feedback into systems design and implementationCoach and mentor the junior engineers in the teamQualificationsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's in Computer Science or Engineering or a related field5+ years of software development experiencePreferred qualifications:Solid design, development, and testing skillsA strong problem solver. We expect you to own scenarios end-to-end across multiple componentsBe comfortable moving up / down the stack and writing code in both managed and native languagesExposure to live site engineeringAbility 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 -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 -Accommodation request form.Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.Benefits and PerksIndustry leading healthcareSavings and investmentsGiving programsEducational resourcesMaternity and paternity leaveOpportunities to network and connectDiscounts on products and servicesGenerous time awayJob SummaryJob number: 1308916Date posted : 2022-04-06Travel: 0-25%Profession: EngineeringRole type: People ManagerEmployment type: Full-TimeExperience: Experienced professionals

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