SOFTWARE ENGINEER II​​

Job description

Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers further.

This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the sky is the limit thinking in a cloud-enabled world.

Microsoft’s Azure Data engineering team is leading the transformation of analytics in the world of data with products like databases, data integration, big data analytics, messaging & real-time analytics, and business intelligence.

The products our portfolio include Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and Power BI.

Our mission is to build the data platform for the age of AI, powering a new class of data-first applications and driving a data culture.

​​Within Azure Data, the databases team builds and maintains Microsoft's operational Database systems.

We store and manage data in a structured way to enable multitude of applications across various industries.

We are on a journey to enable developer friendly, mission-critical, AI enabled operational Databases across relational, non-relational and OSS offerings.​

​​The SQL team is hiring a Software Engineer II to enhance the service reliability of our Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance services.

This role involves guiding and driving component teams in building a reliable service using the right data, telemetry, monitoring, observability, and automation tools.

The successful candidate will be expected to make data-driven decisions to efficiently monitor and improve service reliability with good project management and communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for a software engineer who is passionate about service reliability, loves to dive deep into complex systems, and is adept at working with large-scale cloud database services.

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We do not just value differences or different perspectives.

We seek them out and invite them in so we can tap into the collective power of everyone in the company.

As a result, our customers are better served.

At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

We foster a culture of inclusion, growth, and innovation, built on values of respect, integrity, and accountability.

If you're passionate about driving meaningful impact, solving complex problems, and contributing to a growing organization, we would love to hear from you.

**Responsibilities**

+ Identify opportunities and implement automation solutions for efficient management of live-site incidents by leveraging data-driven decision-making process.
+ Serve as a subject matter expert in monitoring and troubleshooting Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance services.
+ Own, triage, investigate, and resolve service issues with emphasis on broad communications, learning, and teaching throughout the process.
+ Drive initiatives and projects utilizing proficient project management and communication skills.​
+ Embody our culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) and values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values)

**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#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
+ OR equivalent experience.​
+ 2+ years of experience designing, developing reliable engineering systems, and/or infrastructure.

**Other Requirements:**

+ Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements arerequired 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 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
+ OR equivalent experience.
+ Experience in writing design specifications and technical documentations for communications and knowledge sharing.
+ Experience in leading and managing software projects with DevOps tools.
+ Experience in using debugging tools such as Windbg, Visual Studio, Xperf, and KQL to debug user dumps or live applications.
+ Demonstrated troubleshooting skills in SQL Server/Azure SQL Database with deep understanding in one or more of the following areas including Provisioning(Control Plane), Query Processing, Connectivity, High Availability, SQL Operating System (SQL OS), Storage Engine, Backup/Restore, and Replication.
+ Solid understanding of Windows Operating System level concepts such as processes, threading, memory allocation, and the network stack; understanding of how applications are affected by the above, and ability to debug same.

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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.

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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 23, 2025.

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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.

Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .

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