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Are you passionate about containerized applications and cloud-native software development? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! At Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Node Lifecycle team, we manage Kubernetes nodes, so AKS customers don't have to. The ensures that nodes support the latest Kubernetes and Azure features and are up to date from a security and compliance perspective. As a Software Engineer on the Azure Kubernetes Service Infrastructure team, you will be responsible for enabling AKS users to access various operating system distributions, ensuring swift support for the latest upstream Kubernetes versions, and integrating the newest advancements in container runtime and Kubernetes node features for our customers. Additionally, you will enable access to cutting-edge AI hardware through AKS, allowing customers to build their own training labs. This is a unique opportunity to accelerate your career, develop deep Kubernetes expertise, and shape the future AI on AKS at Microsoft.
Job Responsibility:
Create, manage, and optimize OS images for AKS nodes using tools like Packer.
Manage and maintain CI/CD pipelines for building, testing, and publishing VHD images.
Manage and support complex GPU and Network drivers, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting for various GPU types on AKS.
Optimize performance and troubleshoot issues in the node provisioning process.
Implement security measures and ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
Collaborate with other teams and document processes and configurations.
Monitor system health, respond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, and ensure system reliability.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, Golang, C++, C# or Python - OR equivalent experience.
1+ year(s) of experience with at least two of the following areas: Working in Linux or similar Unix-like server environments
Working on Windows server environments
Using container technologies, Kubernetes, or other cloud-native platforms
Managing services through Microsoft Azure or other cloud infrastructure platforms.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Nice to have:
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, Golang, C++, C# or Python - OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, Golang, C++, C# or Python - OR equivalent experience.
1+ year(s) of experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools and processes, such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, or GitLab.
1+ year(s) of experience collaborating on, building, and maintaining medium to large-scale software programs actively developed by multiple engineers.