Principal Software Engineer
Microsoft is hiring a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of the Azure Storage control plane. You will work on massive-scale distributed systems and collaborate with global engineering teams to drive performance and reliability. The role requires extensive experience in systems programming and distributed architectures. This position offers the opportunity to shape zettabyte-scale storage solutions for global customers.
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Experience
12+ years
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Onsite, India
Company
Tier 1
What you will work on
Microsoft is hiring a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of the Azure Storage control plane. You will work on massive-scale distributed systems and collaborate with global engineering teams to drive performance and reliability. The role requires extensive experience in systems programming and distributed architectures. This position offers the opportunity to shape zettabyte-scale storage solutions for global customers.
TAL's take
Principal engineering role at a tier-1 global company working on massive-scale distributed cloud infrastructure.
Well-defined role, specific focus on Azure Storage control plane, and clear technical requirements.
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34.9 LPA average
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Must haves
- 12+ years of technical engineering experience
- Proficiency in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- Experience building distributed systems and systems programming
- Experience in design and problem-solving at scale
- Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check
Tools and skills
Nice to have: cloud computing, storage systems.
About the company
Global FAANG-level company and cloud provider.
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