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Senior Software Engineer - Azure Object Storage
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Nevada, Reno | |
| 6840 Sierra Center Parkway (Show on map) | |
 Jul 17, 2025 | |
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OverviewAt Microsoft Azure Storage, we're not just building storage solutions - we're architecting the future of data accessibility. In our world, nanoseconds matter, and performance isn't just a metric - it's our obsession. We're pushing the boundaries of what's possible in distributed storage systems, handling exabytes of data today and architecting solutions for zettabyte scale tomorrow. Our mission? To create a world where infinite storage is not just a dream but a reality, where every piece of human knowledge, creativity, and discovery can be preserved and accessed instantly from anywhere.We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Azure Object Storage to join our Azure Object Storage team. As we build the next generation of Object Storage for AI, powering the largest AI workload in the world, we need someone who lives and breathes distributed systems and gets excited about solving complex performance challenges. This role sits at the intersection of high-performance computing and AI workloads, where you'll help shape how the world's data is stored, accessed, and managed at unprecedented scale.At Microsoft, our mission to empower every person and organization on the planet drives everything we do. We embrace a growth mindset, foster innovation, and collaborate to achieve extraordinary results. Our culture is built on respect, integrity, and accountability, creating an environment where diverse perspectives thrive and drive our success.
ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement high-performance distributed storage solutions that handle millions of requests across global regions while maintaining resilience under extreme scale.Drive performance optimization initiatives for Core Azure Blob Storage service, conducting system-level profiling and debugging where microsecond improvements create massive impact.Spearhead technical direction and mentor team members across all experience levels, championing best practices in distributed systems design.Lead incident response efforts with sophisticated debugging and root cause analysis while maintaining strict performance SLAs (service level agreement).Transform ambiguous problems into clear technical solutions through effective collaboration and minimal supervision.Own and optimize service efficiency through sophisticated performance analysis and cost optimization strategies.Guide cross-team initiatives and projects that enhance our storage platform's capabilities and performance. | |