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We are part of the Office of the CTO at Microsoft, within the Technology and Research (T&R) organization. In addition to synthesizing insights and enabling engineering teams to achieve more, we act as technological pathfinders - exploring emerging trends in distributed systems, operating systems, networking, storage, data privacy and security, etc. We collaborate with a distinguished set of engineers to identify promising ideas and help transform them into impactful business strategies and products. Computing is becoming ubiquitous, with massive volumes of data being generated and processed to drive intelligent decision-making. This necessitates the need for next-generation software that can meet real-world constraints at scale. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of early-stage innovation, where you’ll help define the technical foundations for next generation platforms. We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to explore this evolving domain and shape the future of computing. We foster a collaborative environment where clear communication, curiosity, and a passion for technology thrive. We believe bringing together individuals with unique experiences and strong communication leads to superior product development and long-term success. Curiosity and desire to learn are essential, as we continuously evolve to meet new challenges. This is a great opportunity to challenge yourself, grow your career, and help shape the future of computing at Microsoft.
Job Responsibility:
Join a team with bold, market-shaping ideas—and play a key role in bringing those ideas to life
Interested in exploring new technologies and turning early-stage concepts into real-world impact
Contribute expertise across the software development lifecycle - from ideation and architecture to writing high-quality code and shipping products
Bring exceptional problem-solving, design, coding, and debugging skills, along with a drive for results and a commitment to delivering high-quality software
Embody our culture and values
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 4+ years software engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++ or Rust - OR equivalent experience
1+ years of proven ability to design and implement efficient algorithms and data structures in production environments
Nice to have:
Demonstrated experience in shipping high quality products and services
Expertise in Linux, File System Storage, Networking and/or Virtualization
Excellent technical design, problem solving, debugging and communication skills