Microsoft Azure organization offers a terrific opportunity for technical enrichment and career growth. As part of Microsoft Azure, the Azure Networking team designs and builds the network infrastructure that powers hundreds of thousands of servers in datacenters around the globe, providing core network infrastructure services for AI, Azure, Bing, and other Microsoft cloud services. In Azure Networking, we are at the very front of Cloud Computing by running one of the largest data center networks in the world. Being part of this team, you will gain marketable experience in massive scale data center network architecture design, network infrastructure automatic management, software defined networking and high scalable/available/reliable distributed service design/implementation. The Azure Networking Australia team has openings ranging from entry-level to senior positions. We are seeking top talent with a passion for massive-scale network management through software engineering. In this role, you will: Identify root causes of network issues and system performance bottlenecks Propose simple, implementable technical solutions Actively engage with customers to address pain points Collaborate internally and externally with teams across Microsoft and industry partners The position involves working on the Azure Networking Management System, a robust and dependable platform that has evolved over the past 10 years, enabling clients to build on a proven foundation. Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment Technical passion and exceptional problem-solving skills to drive results and deliver impact The ability to fully understand complex problem spaces and independently drive initiatives forward Technical stack experience: highly reliable distributed systems, microservices, Service Fabric, Azure DevOps, Redis, Bootstrap Familiarity with common network protocols such as TCP, BGP, IP routing; experience with networking router configuration is a plus 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: 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 Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2 years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. 1 year(s) experience with requirement analysis, feature design or test plan writing. 1 year(s) proficiency with one of the following areas: Ethernet, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), Internet Protocol Routing (IP Routing), Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Quality of Service (QoS), Layer 2–Layer 3 protocols (L2–L3 protocols), Platform validation, Quality of Service (QoS), and network management. 1 year(s) knowledge of UNIX or Linux and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification is a plus. 1 year(s) of demonstrated familiarity with test automation tools and scripting languages, experience with agile methodology, and strong communication skills. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form . Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. azurecorejobs
