Software Engineer II - Validation @ Microsoft

Our team plays a key leadership role in Azure by driving Linux and open source technologies, solutions and strategy. In this role, you will work closely with both internal and external customers, coordinate design and coding across multiple live projects, and partner with independent teams in disparate geographic locations.

You will work closely with open source projects such as Linux, representing Microsoft as a strong community partner and contributor.

You will be working on research and development in cutting edge accelerations and optimizations to power future public and private clouds. You will define and push the limits of innovative technologies -- working with the latest hardware, the largest servers, and even larger datacenters.

• 3+ years of software dev/test experience with at least 1 years in working on Linux/Open Source projects.
• 2+ years of experience in developing software with C, C++, or Python.
• Strong aptitude in developing, debugging, and validating software products.
• Technical expertise and contributions to one or more of the following:
  o Development of open source applications on both Linux and Windows platforms.
• o Test and ensure the quality of Linux kernel and distros; and experience in troubleshooting and tuning Linux system performance.
• Passionate in support customers.
• Technical passion, terrific problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently.
• 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.