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Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft

United StatesOn Site

Original Job Summary

About the Role

Microsoft Azure is in the cloud race to win it! As part of the Azure networking team, you will design, build, and operate critical network services to differentiate us from our competitors and generate new revenue. You will connect our world-wide cloud datacenters and enable secure, performant connectivity between on-premises networks and the cloud. The team also builds application delivery services including load balancing and firewalls.

Responsibilities

  • Define technical direction for scale and performance of the control plane.
  • Build and evolve high-impact network services.
  • Deliver secure connectivity and application delivery at cloud scale.
  • Drive continuous innovation in Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solutions.
  • Collaborate with global teams to achieve Microsoft’s mission.

Company Culture

At Microsoft, we empower every person and organization to achieve more. We bring a growth mindset to innovate, collaborate, and uphold our core values of respect, integrity, and accountability in a culture of inclusion.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Cloud
  • Azure
  • Networking
  • SDN
  • Security
  • Performance
  • Scalability
  • Innovation
  • Load Balancing
  • Application Delivery

How to Get Hired at Microsoft

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor skills to cloud and networking expertise.
  • Highlight SDN projects: Emphasize control plane and performance work.
  • Research Microsoft: Understand Azure and company culture.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Review network, security, and scalability challenges.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review cloud architecture fundamentals.
Study SDN and control plane designs.
Practice scalability problem-solving scenarios.
Brush up on network security protocols.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging technical collaboration.
Explain your approach to innovation.
Discuss handling failure in projects.
Share past leadership experiences.