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Software Engineer II

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Microsoft

Jan 30

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Data
    Software Engineering
  • Bangalore
    Remote

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, or Python.
  • OR equivalent experience.
  • 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.
  • Experience in building quality products and services preferably in distributed systems, systems programming, and multi-threaded programming.
  • Experience developing large-scale, high availability services.
  • Experience in data storage systems, file systems, and/or networking.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to determine the user requirements for a given problem/scenario.
  • Drives identification of dependencies and the development of design documents for a product, application, service, or platform.
  • Creates, implements, optimizes, debugs, refactors, and reuses code to establish and improve performance and maintainability, effectiveness, and return on investment (ROI).
  • Acts as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) and guides other engineers by developing and following the playbook, working on call to monitor system/product/service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions, alerting stakeholders about status and initiates actions to restore system/product/service for simple and complex problems when appropriate.
  • Proactively seeks new knowledge and adapts to new trends, technical solutions, and patterns that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Software Engineer II role?

The main focus of the Software Engineer II role is to work on distributed storage systems, solving challenges related to durability, availability, and concurrency while building a hyper-scale storage system.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field with 6+ years of technical engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 4+ years of coding experience in languages like C, C++, C#, Java, or Python.

Is there any specific experience preferred for the role?

Yes, preferred experience includes building quality products in distributed systems, systems programming, multi-threaded programming, developing large-scale high-availability services, and working with data storage systems or file systems.

What is the team culture like at Microsoft?

The team culture at Microsoft emphasizes a growth mindset, innovation, collaboration, respect, integrity, and accountability, creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

What are the responsibilities of a Software Engineer II in this role?

Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to determine user requirements, creating and optimizing code, acting as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI), and proactively seeking new knowledge to improve product performance and reliability.

Will I need to pass any security screenings for this position?

Yes, you will be required to pass a Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter, along with meeting Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.

Are there opportunities for growth and development in this position?

Yes, the role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth by encouraging learning new trends, technical solutions, and patterns to improve product performance and driving consistency at scale.

What kind of projects will I be involved in as a Software Engineer II?

You will be involved in building and optimizing a hyper-scale storage system, addressing challenges related to distributed systems, and making high-impact changes that may be used daily by a wide audience.

How does Microsoft support diversity and inclusion within the workplace?

Microsoft is committed to equal opportunity employment, providing consideration for work opportunities without regard to characteristics protected by law, and creating a culture of inclusion where every employee can thrive.

Can I apply for this position if I am an international applicant?

Yes, all qualified applicants, including international candidates, are encouraged to apply as Microsoft values a diverse workforce.

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