​​Senior Software Engineer​

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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.​

​​We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will primarily be working on the SQL Backup Restore support for Azure SQL DB and SQL Server. You will work to bring more capabilities and to enhance multiple features within the Backup Restore Area, define and design next generation of technologies to build a reliable, scalable and efficient Backup Restore solutions.

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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.

• ​​Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field 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.
  
• Design and development experience in database engines, Backup Restore Technolgies and operating system internals​

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/Additional Qualifications

• ​Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python ​
• Expertise in relational database internals in one or more areas such as Backup/Restore, Logging and Recovery, transaction management etc. ​

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 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 April 11, 2024.

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​​ENGGJOBS​

• In this role, you will be an individual contributor, working with a team of engineers to design, implement, and maintain features in the Backup Restore Engine that will benefit SQL Server and millions of customers on Azure SQL Databases.
• As a senior engineer, you will have the opportunity to define and design what the next generation of SQL Server will be, and an opportunity to develop excellent design skills.
• You will have the opportunity to grow as a technical leader, senior engineer, and a mentor to other engineers in the team.
• Opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders and architects to deliver timely products to partners and customers.
• Develop and maintain new features in SQL Server of the highest quality.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and architecture discussions.
• Effective communication and group collaboration skills are essential.​

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