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Posted date: Aug 14, 2026
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Category: Software Engineering
Location: Multiple Locations, Multiple Locations
Estimated salary: $209,650
Range: $154,000 - $265,300
Employment type: Full-Time
Work location type: 0 days / week in-office – remote
Role: Individual Contributor
Description
OverviewThe Azure Storage Fundamentals team is looking for a talented and highly motivated Software Engineer to help build the next generation of engineering systems and developer productivity platforms that power Azure Storage. Azure Storage is Microsoft's cloud-scale storage platform, serving billions of requests and managing data at a massive scale across the globe. As Azure continues to grow, so does the need for innovative tools, automation, and engineering solutions that enable our teams to build, test, deploy, and operate services with greater speed, reliability, and efficiency. As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and operation of tools, services, and platforms that support the software development lifecycle for one of Microsoft's most critical cloud businesses. You will work on engineering systems that improve developer experiences, streamline release processes, enhance automation, and enable teams to deliver high-quality software at scale.This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale distributed systems while gaining experience with modern engineering practices, cloud technologies, AI-enabled developer experiences, continuous integration and deployment pipelines, and release engineering. You will collaborate closely with software engineers, program managers, and partner teams to solve complex technical challenges and build solutions that have a meaningful impact across the Azure ecosystem. We are looking for individuals who are curious, eager to learn, passionate about writing high-quality software, and excited to contribute to a collaborative and inclusive engineering culture. Successful candidates will bring strong problem-solving skills, a growth mindset, and a desire to continuously improve both the products they build and the way engineering teams work.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. Every 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.
Responsibilities
Partner with cross-functional teams to understand developer needs and build features that enhance engineering productivity and the overall developer experience.Contribute to the design, development, and evolution of engineering platforms, tools, and services that support software development and release processes at scale.Write clean, maintainable, and high-quality code while applying software engineering best practices for reliability, performance, security, and scalability.Collaborate with teammates to break down complex technical challenges, estimate work, and deliver solutions that create measurable impact.Support the operational health of services through monitoring, troubleshooting, incident response, and continuous improvement of system reliability.Embrace a growth mindset by continuously learning new technologies, including AI-powered development tools and modern engineering practices, and applying those learnings to improve products, services, and team effectiveness.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, including: Data structures, Algorithms, Object-oriented design, Software development principles.Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning, feedback, and personal development.Ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and demonstrate ownership in delivering results.Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity to learn new technologies and engineering practices.You must be legally authorized to work in Romania to be eligible for this role. (Legally authorized = has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit).Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field.Experience with C++, C#, Java, Python, or similar modern programming languages.Exposure to developer productivity tools, engineering systems, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, or release engineering processes.Exposure to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, LLM-powered applications, or developer productivity scenarios enhanced by AI.Participation in open-source projects, hackathons, internships, or research initiatives.Familiarity with software build systems, source control systems, automated testing frameworks, or modern software development workflowsOther 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#azurecorejobs
Software Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across Romania is lei 154,000.00 - lei 265,300.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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