Job Description

Overview

Azure Front Door powers application delivery, acceleration, security, load management, and Internet routing for Microsoft, LinkedIn, Azure, Microsoft 365, Xbox, and thousands of customers worldwide. The service operates one of the largest edge networks in the industry, processing massive amounts of traffic across a globally distributed fleet. The existing AFD Senior Engineer template emphasizes building globally distributed, scalable, low-latency services that power critical Microsoft and Azure workloads.

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Software Engineer to join Azure Front Door's Linux Infrastructure team. This team owns the foundational Linux platform that powers AFD's global edge fleet, including operating system lifecycle, Kubernetes infrastructure, fleet management, security, performance optimization, and platform reliability. We are not looking for architects who primarily build roadmaps. We are looking for engineers who can independently drive complex initiatives from idea to production, solve difficult system-level problems, and lead small crews of engineers to deliver meaningful customer impact.

You will help shape the future of Azure Front Door by enabling adoption of the latest innovations across Linux, Kubernetes, hardware acceleration, networking, operating systems, and security technologies. Your work will directly influence AFD's ability to deliver industry-leading performance, reliability, and security while maintaining its position as a best-in-class CDN and edge platform.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, implement, validate, and deploy Linux infrastructure capabilities from requirements through production operation.
• Build and operate Linux, Kubernetes, and fleet management platforms that support Azure Front Door's globally distributed edge infrastructure.
• Improve platform performance, reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency through software engineering, automation, and systems-level optimization.
• Investigate production issues using logs, telemetry, diagnostics, and distributed tracing, and implement durable solutions that reduce incident recurrence and improve service reliability.
• Evaluate and integrate advancements in Linux, Kubernetes, networking, operating systems, hardware acceleration, and AI-assisted engineering practices.
• Design and operate infrastructure with observability, resiliency, security, compliance, and maintainability as core engineering principles throughout the service lifecycle.
• Develop tools, automation, and engineering systems that improve productivity, operational excellence, and platform quality, while supporting other engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Other Requirements:

• Ability 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 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.

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Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $160,200 - $261,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.