Software Engineer - Linux Kernel

Would you like to re-imagine the future of the networking platform powering all of Microsoft's devices and services? Do you want to work on the core operating system and platform infrastructure to help shape a better internet? If so, our team is the right place for you!

The operating system team is looking for a talented, highly motivated technical leader for our networking team. You will innovate the networking platform that powers the multitude of Microsoft businesses including the client operating system, server operating system, Azure and Edge platforms. You will be a technical leader for the operating system's networking platform, where innovation is abundant as virtualization becomes ubiquitous, workloads are containerized, network function offload proliferates, and internet protocols evolve. You will have the opportunity to define the direction of our Software Defined Networking (SDN) stack, enable cloud native solutions with container networking, lead our journey to zero-trust networking, and much more.

Do you want to participate in creating and delivering the next generation of technologies to automate private and public cloud infrastructures? Do you love to contribute to open-source technologies and communities across the globe? Do you want to be part of a high-energy and creative team that is currently impacting millions of customers across the planet?

The Linux Systems Group is building the Linux based technologies at Microsoft, and we are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join our team. If you are interested in working on Linux or open-source projects at Microsoft, this is the job for you!

By applying to this U.S. based position, while remote work is possible, relocation does not apply/is not provided for the role.

Qualifications:

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor'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, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in triaging, debugging, and fixing Linux kernel issues discovered in test and production environments.

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.

Additional or 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++, Python, or Rust
  • 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++, Python, or Rust
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of Linux kernel engineering experience (development, debugging, and/or production support) .
• Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with external entities (open-source communities, standards bodies, customers and/or partners). Upstream Linux kernel contributions are a plus.
• Knowledge of Linux kernel debugging tools, such as crash, drgn, and/or modern tracing tools.
• Additional skills that you may already have or are excited about picking up include knowledge of the ARM (architecture, experience with board bring-up, and implementing/debugging device drivers

Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $94,300 - $182,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $120,900 - $198,600 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

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.

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Responsibilities:

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 internal and external customers, coordinate design and coding across multiple projects, and partner with teams in disparate geographic locations. You will work closely with upstream open-source projects, representing Microsoft as a strong community partner and contributor. You will be developing 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 data centers.

If you love to solve the large-scale enterprise issues and enjoy working on system-level design and implementations, this is the right place for you! Come and join us to build our next generation Cloud Infrastructure together, which will have significant impact on millions of customers across the planet!

Responsibilities will include:

• Triaging, debugging, and fixing production kernel bugs.
• Kernel development, including aspects of feature validation and fleet health monitoring.
• Working with the Linux community to upstream kernel changes.