Software Engineer

Overview

Join the Azure Compute Hardware Platform Innovation team and help shape the future of cloud computing at hyperscale. We work on systems that combine cutting-edge hardware with advanced virtualization technologies to power Azure’s global infrastructure.

As a Software Engineer in Azure Compute, you’ll work at the intersection of hardware and software, analyzing and improving performance for Azure Virtual Machines and underlying hardware platforms. Our team spans a wide range of expertise—from low-level architecture to virtualization, operating systems, and programming languages—giving you the opportunity to grow and make a real impact.

In This Role, You Will

• Define and validate hardware and virtualization technologies that power Azure.
• Collaborate with partners and customers to deliver innovative solutions and improve efficiency at scale.
• Contribute to the architecture of next-generation systems, solving challenges that impact millions of users worldwide.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Characterize the performance of hardware components and platforms, and optimize systems for performance and reliability.
• Build and improve automation to support performance characterization, lab and scale testing, and onboarding of new hardware platforms.
• Create and implement code for a product, service, or feature reusing code as applicable.
• Act as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) in monitoring system/product feature/service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions for simple problems, and recommends actions to restore system/product/service by following the playbook.
• Review current developments and proactively seek new knowledge that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, or Python
• OR equivalent experience.
• You must be legally authorised to work in Romania (Legally authorised = has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit)
• Fluent English speaker
  

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 with proven experience 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 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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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.