About the position
The Azure Kubernetes Service team is focused on building world-class container management and orchestration services for Microsoft Azure and beyond. This team develops container solutions for both Linux and Windows environments, enabling scalable and reliable infrastructure for cloud-native applications. Our mission is to define the next generation of cloud-native infrastructure on Azure. We are seeking experienced software engineers who are enthusiastic about containers and container orchestration using Kubernetes. Ideal candidates will also have a strong interest in developing tools that support DevOps practices, making it easier for developers to build, deploy, and scale their applications in the cloud. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that shape the future of cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers to solve complex technical challenges and deliver innovative solutions that empower customers across industries.
Responsibilities
- Advance the capabilities of Kubernetes and auxiliary components on Azure
- Improve quality of service for Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service
- Accelerate development velocity for all engineers
- Balance pragmatism with vision; deliver continuous improvements to the team's process and codebase
- Build automation to prevent and/or remediate service problems from becoming production incidents
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
- 4+ years of experience in commercial software development.
- 1+ years experience in building, shipping and operating reliable, distributed solutions.
- 1+ years experience with containers and Kubernetes.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
- 1+ year(s) of experience with Golang and Linux, contributing to cloud-native development and systems programming.
- 1+ year(s) of experience using GitHub Copilot, leveraging AI-assisted coding to enhance productivity and code quality.
- 1+ year(s) of experience applying site-reliability engineering (SRE) practices, including monitoring, incident response, and improving system resilience.
Benefits
- Base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year.
- Base pay range for this role in the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year.
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.