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Posted date: May 19, 2025
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Category: Software Engineering
Location: Redmond, WA
Estimated salary: $174,250
Range: $98,300 - $250,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Travel amount: 25.0%
Work location type: Up to 50% work from home
Role: Individual Contributor
Description
Are you passionate about building systems at scale while shaping how developers and AI applications interact with data? Do you want to grow your skills across cloud-native architecture, PostgreSQL internals, and cutting-edge developer experiences? Join us on the Azure PostgreSQL team to work at the intersection of core database systems engineering, AI-native data capabilities, and developer tooling.We are hiring Software Engineer II to help build the next generation of PostgreSQL as a cloud platform—one that powers mission-critical OLTP workloads, intelligent applications, and developer-friendly APIs and workflows.
About the Team
We are a fast-growing, highly collaborative team focused on:
Advancing the state of the art in intelligent, cloud-native PostgreSQLDriving innovation in areas like vector indexing, semantic modeling, developer extensibility, and API designDelivering best-in-class developer experiences across VS Code, GitHub Copilot, and Azure servicesWhy Join Us?
Impact: Shape how developers and AI systems interact with PostgreSQL at global scaleInnovation: Work on foundational systems and frontier use cases at onceGrowth: Expand your expertise across databases, AI, and cloud platformsCulture: Join a team that values learning, ownership, inclusivness, and technical excellenceWe embrace a high-performance, inclusive culture where systems craftsmanship, developer empathy, and bold experimentation come together to shape the future of PostgreSQL on Azure.
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.
By applying to this position, you are being considered for multiple like positions within our organization for an invitation-only virtual Interview Day. Position specifics, including hiring team, location, and position details will be determined following the interview process.
In this role you’ll have opportunities to:
Design and implement scalable, reliable core services in our next-gen PostgreSQL platform Develop AI Store capabilities including vector search and graph extensionsBuild intuitive, cloud-native APIs and SDKs for application developers and agent-based systemsIntegrate PostgreSQL with GitHub Copilot, VS Code, Azure Functions, App Services, and more Collaborate with product, advocacy, and open-source communities to deliver impactful solutionsHelp maintain and operate live services in a high-availability, distributed cloud environmentOther:
Embody our culture and values
Qualifications
Required/Minimum QualificationsBachelor'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.Technical fundamentals in distributed systems, databases, or cloud-native architecture
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
Experience working on databases, storage engines, or high-scale backend servicesInterest or experience in AI-driven data workloads (e.g., search, agents, vector databases)Familiarity with Rust, PostgreSQL internals or contributing to open-source systemsComfort with debugging, diagnostics, and operations of live servicesPassion for improving developer productivity and building with empathy
Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $98,300 - $193,200 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 $127,200 - $208,800 per year. Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 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 will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.
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.
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