Software Engineer II

Overview

The Linux Systems Group is responsible for delivering high-quality Linux platforms that power services and devices across Microsoft. We develop, deploy, and manage reliable and secure Linux operating systems that support Azure Boost on millions of machines. Azure Boost offloads networking and storage to custom hardware, enabling new features and capabilities for all Azure customers. We are looking for a Software Engineer II who is passionate about Linux and open-source projects.

This opportunity allows you to explore your interests, grow your skills, and make a meaningful impact. You will have the chance to bring your aspirations, talent, and enthusiasm to a team that values innovation and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Microsoft’s custom Linux OS platform, ensuring reliability, performance, and security at hyperscale.
• Participate in monitoring and troubleshooting efforts, helping investigate OS health, performance, and deployment issues across the fleet.
• Submit and review code changes for OS components.
• Support the integration of next-generation Linux OS technologies and assist in enabling new datacenter hardware.
• Collaborate with open-source communities to develop necessary features.
• Build expertise in Linux internals, system software, and cloud infrastructure.

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++, Rust, 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 3+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, Rust, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, Rust, or Python OR equivalent experience.

• 1+ year of experience in systems programming in Linux.
• 1+ years experience with systemd, portable services and/or container runtimes.
• 1+ years experience with contributing to open-source projects, especially in the Linux ecosystem with debugging skills, including use of tools such as strace, perf, gdb, or similar.
• 1+ years experience with large-scale distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or hyperscale datacenter environments.

Compensation

Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133.