Join the Azure Edge Team, a dynamic group expanding to build the world's biggest edge network.
We are seeking a creative and diligent Senior Cloud Network Engineer with a blend of networking experience and software development fundamentals.
Our mission is to automate every aspect of the network, aiming for a self-sustaining, self-repairing infrastructure.
We are looking for candidate who share our passion and can approach problems from a customer-centric perspective.
The Azure Edge team is responsible for managing the Edge network for all of Microsoft, connecting over 200 edge sites globally.
With a mission to build the world's largest, secure, and reliable edge platform, the team is at the forefront of technological innovation to create the most reliable, performant, and secure network infrastructure.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals.
Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Technical experience in network design, development, and automation
TCP/IP BGP, MPLS
Python/Go/Rust
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:
Technical experience in network design, development, and automation
OR Bachelor\'s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND technical experience in network design, development, and automation
OR Master\'s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND technical experience in network design, development, and automation
OR Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Network engineering experience in a cloud provider, internet service provider, or large enterprise environment.
Professional software development experience in the networking domain, including proficiency in C#, Python, Go, REST, YAML, and workflow systems.
Responsibilities
Specialize in Network protocols, gathering requirements, developing innovative solutions, prototyping in physical and emulated lab environments, piloting in production, documenting, and operationalizing the chosen solution.
Resolve live site issues by troubleshooting complex network components and features, such as device operating systems.
Lead customer-facing and critical troubleshooting efforts under time-sensitive situations.
Write drivers and abstraction layers for deploying new routing features across the network, enabling fast deployment and quality operations.
Support innovation and cost management by developing new ideas for network systems and tools that meet customer and/or business needs.
Take ownership of ideas from design to production, ensuring end-to-end responsibility.
Embody our Culture and Values.
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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