Software Engineer, Microsoft eCDN
Microsoft
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Software Engineer, Microsoft eCDN
Microsoft eCDN (enterprise content delivery network) solves the network congestion problem that occurs during large virtual events.
Our eCDN forms a P2P mesh network over local networks which reduces the load by 95% and eliminates network issues. Companies like T-Mobile, Nvidia, Visa and Coca-Cola use our tech for their biggest streaming events. We are looking for a Software Engineer, Microsoft eCDN to join us in our quest to make video delivery more distributed.
You'll join a small team with the opportunity to greatly influence and make significant changes to our growing product. We impact one of the most important products of Microsoft – Teams, used by 300M+ users around the globe.
Our team enables successful streaming for the largest companies in the world during their most important virtual events.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, test and monitor crucial components of the infrastructure.
- Develop a fully distributed, scalable and stable back-end.
- Help design and implement real-world, real-time, peer-to-peer algorithms.
- Own components that impact high-stakes virtual events.
Qualifications
- 4+ years in software development.
- Proficient in JavaScript or TypeScript.
- Proficient in software back-end environments in Node.js.
Other
- BSc in computer science or equivalent.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical thinking skills.
- Experience writing infrastructure and libraries.
- Proven track record of delivering large amounts of high quality, complex code.
Key skills/competency
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- Back-end Development
- Distributed Systems
- P2P Networking
- Real-time Algorithms
- Infrastructure Development
- Problem Solving
- Scalability
How to Get Hired at Microsoft
- Research Microsoft's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand the company's ethos and the eCDN team's specific contributions.
- Tailor your resume for impact: Customize your resume to highlight experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, distributed systems, and real-time networking, directly aligning with Microsoft eCDN's technical needs.
- Showcase relevant projects: Prepare to discuss past projects that demonstrate your ability to design and implement robust back-end systems, peer-to-peer networks, or solutions for large-scale data delivery.
- Prepare for technical deep-dives: Expect rigorous interviews covering data structures, algorithms, system design for distributed environments, and your proficiency in core programming languages like JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Demonstrate problem-solving and ownership: Be ready to share examples of complex technical challenges you've solved, how you've taken ownership of critical components, and your analytical thinking process.
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