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Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer-March 2024
Redmond
Mar 5, 2026
About Senior Software Engineer

  The Linux Systems Group is building the Linux based technologies at Microsoft, and we are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team. If you are interested in working on Linux or open-source projects at Microsoft, this is the job for you!

  In Core OS, we are responsible for the Operating Systems that power Azure, Microsoft's Linux OS, the platforms for Windows Client and Xbox, and our Windows Server ecosystem – through all of these, we support every one of our cloud businesses and billions of customers around the world. In this era of ubiquitous computing, systems software excellence has never been more important for Microsoft. High quality, high-efficiency operating systems and platform components underpin everything we do as a company, from making our systems more reliable for our customers, to increasing our competitiveness by reducing Cost Of Goods Sold (COGS), to delivering new features and capabilities to delight customers – that’s all us!

  To deliver on our, vision we are looking for an experienced system software engineer.

  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.

  Responsibilities

  Our team plays a key leadership role in Azure by driving Linux and open-source technologies, solutions, and strategy.

  In this role, you will work closely with internal and external customers, coordinate design and coding across multiple projects, and partner with independent teams in disparate geographic locations.

  You will work closely with upstream open-source projects, representing Microsoft as a strong community partner and contributor.

  You will be working on research and development in cutting edge accelerations and optimizations to power future public and private clouds.

  You will define and push the limits of innovative technologies - working with the latest hardware, the largest servers, and even larger datacenters.

  Qualifications

  Required/Minimum Qualifications

  Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

  OR equivalent experience.

  4+ years of experience in system-level development on Linux in C

  Understanding and hands on experience with the Linux kernel and its core functionality like memory management, process scheduling, networking, storage, file system, etc.

  Experience with Linux kernel debugging tools, such as crash, drgn, and/or modern tracing tools.

  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.Additional or Preferred Qualifications

  Ability to triage, debug, and fix Linux kernel issues discovered in test and production environments.

  Competent in designing, developing, debugging, and validating excellent products.

  Demonstrated ability to collaborate with external entities (open-source communities, standards bodies, customers and/or partners).

  Passionate about quality and engineering excellence as one needs to work as an all-rounder engineer focusing on Development, Test, and Support.

  Knowledge in Python and one of the modern programming languages like Rust will be a plus.

  Experience in git, arm64, board bring-up, device drivers, and hardware busses (i2c, PCI, etc.).

  A history of contributing to the Linux kernel or other open-source projects

  Technical passion, problem-solving skills, and self-motivated.

  Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $112,000 - $218,400 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 $145,800 - $238,600 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

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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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