Software Engineering • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a solid background in software engineering with a focus on performance analysis and optimization — your experience includes working with operating systems and cloud fundamentals, particularly in a large-scale environment like Azure. You are enthusiastic about exploring new technical areas and have a growth mindset that drives you to continuously improve. Your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with teammates and partners is one of your key strengths.

You possess a strong understanding of performance bottlenecks and have experience conducting investigations that span hardware-level issues, kernel and virtualization layers, and user-mode customer application code. Your prior experience in performance optimization is a significant asset, and you are eager to contribute to high-growth areas that are essential to Microsoft’s success.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be responsible for performance analysis and software optimization on the Azure Host platform, particularly focusing on new innovations such as the next generation of Microsoft Azure Boost offloading technology. You will work closely with partner teams to drive optimizations, leveraging your strong understanding of feature implementation and design. Your role will involve identifying performance bottlenecks across critical Azure scenarios and implementing fixes when necessary. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the overall performance and reliability of Microsoft’s cloud services, ensuring that Azure continues to deliver the speed and efficiency needed at a global scale.

What we offer

At Microsoft, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. We foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, where your contributions will have a direct impact on the success of our cloud services. You will have access to various resources and opportunities for professional development, allowing you to grow your skills and advance your career in a supportive environment. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.