Overview

Azure Files Storage team is looking for a talented and highly motivated Software Engineer II - Azure Files Storage to design and develop the next generation of the Azure file storage stack. We are building Microsoft’s cloud storage solution - Azure Storage, which is a massively scalable, highly distributed, ubiquitously accessible storage system, designed to scale out and serve the entire world, see Azure Storage paper. Azure Files is the foundational file system and file sharing service built in Azure Storage, supporting industry-standard Server Message Block (SMB)/Common Internet File System (CIFS), Network File System (NFS) and Representational State Transfer (REST) protocols, that is fully compatible with on-premises file servers, both Windows and Linux-based, can scale up to exabytes of storage, and provide world-class reliability, performance, security and data replication for Disaster Recovery (DR). For more details on Azure Files: Azure Files, Introduction to Azure Files. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates looking to grow at a fast pace matching our service and team’s growth, have a passion for writing high quality software and enjoy collaborating with a dynamic team.

As a Software Engineer II - Azure Files Storage team member, you will develop features at the core storage and the protocol layers of the service, including architectural changes to significantly increase the scale, performance, and availability of the file system. You'll have the opportunity to work on distributed system design, file sharing protocols like NFS and SMB, and DR solutions that support the most demanding workloads for the world’s leading companies and services. You will routinely make high-impact changes as you build and extend the hyper-scale file storage system that powers the world.

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. Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, or JavaOR equivalent experience. 1+ year(s) of experience in scalable system software and/or services. 1+ year(s) proficiency with system/service/application development using C, C++, C# or Java. 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: Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceOR related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, or JavaOR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, or JavaOR equivalent experience. 1+ year(s) of experience with application development concepts such as multi-threaded and asynchronous programming patterns, including the use of locks to synchronize access to shared state. 1+ year(s) of proficiency in storage technologies and protocols, including SMB and NFS, as well as file system security and authentication mechanisms such as Kerberos, Open Authorization (OAuth), and Windows operating system (OS) security internals. 1+ year(s) of skills developing cloud services and distributed systems, with hands-on experience using debugging tools like Windows Debugger (WinDBG) and Wireshark. 1+ year(s) of demonstrated proficiency in native code development using the C and C++ programming languages. Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 per year.

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Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 5, 2025.

#azurecorejobs Responsibilities

Design, build, maintain and operate a file service with high resiliency, multi-protocol support and high scale - with millions of requests across multiple global regions. Implement the next generation of enhancements in the Core Azure File Storage service, including file metadata scale-out, disaster-recovery and auto-tiering. Explore and grow your skills with distributed system design, file protocols (NFS, SMB), network protocols and other exciting career building, technologies. Collaborate with a diverse group of engineers, across all levels, through sharing and learning. Working directly with customers consists of the companies and business that power the world, responding to and mitigating any live site issues they might have. Proficient troubleshooting and debugging skills, finding practical solutions to complex problems. Teamwork and coordination skills with ability to create clarity from ambiguous situations. Embody our Culture and Values. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.Industry leading healthcareEducational resourcesDiscounts on products and servicesSavings and investmentsMaternity and paternity leaveGenerous time awayGiving programsOpportunities to network and connect