Overview

Azure Storage is at the core of Azure, providing over 100 exabytes (100 million terabytes) of raw capacity distributed over 3000+ storage clusters in 200+ datacenters across 70 regions worldwide. Azure Storage provides the persistent storage layer in the cloud, powering millions of Azure virtual machines, holding centuries of video, billions of photos, and exabytes of data powering the latest breakthroughs in AI.

• As a Principal Engineering Manager
• Azure Storage, you will work closely with our Data Scientists, Software Engineers, Program Managers and DevOps Engineers to understand the business requirements. You will design and build a system to manage the capacity Azure Storage over its diverse SKU types, customer traffic patterns, account dimensions, regions and requirements, while optimizing the use of resources. You will also collaborate with other partners and stakeholders to ensure that the dependencies are identified and built, observability is implemented, and tooling & automation are made available to support Operations.

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• Responsibilities- Help define the architecture and specifications of the system that can manage resource usage in a dynamic environment.
• Design and build the system components, interfaces, protocols, data models, security and scalability aspects of the system.
• Build tests, simulator and operationalize the rollout of the system to allow for upgrade from existing system and from one version to the next.
• Ensure a high level of utilization of storage resources to minimize the cost of goods and services (COGS) and maximize profitability.
• Communicate and document the system architecture & design clearly and effectively to the development team and other stakeholders.
• Respond to changing business requirements by generating new ideas and control laws, rapidly pivoting development and incorporating process changes.
• You will participate in DevOps to provide operational support and to identify pain points & improvements in tooling and automation.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor'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 PythonOR equivalent experience.

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 AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or PythonOR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ 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 people management experience.
• 3+ years of experience in system architecture
• 3+ years of experience in working with decision/optimization systems in areas such as strategy games, logistics/supply chain, simulation, control systems, etc.
• 2+ years of experience in DevOps.

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Software Engineering M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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