Senior Software Engineer
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Nov 23, 2024 | |
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OverviewIn Core OS, we are responsible for the Operating Systems that power Azure, Microsoft's Linux OS, the platforms for Windows Client and Xbox, and our Windows Server ecosystem - through all of these, we support every one of our cloud businesses and billions of customers around the world. In this era of ubiquitous computing, systems software excellence has never been more important for Microsoft. High quality, high-efficiency operating systems and platform components underpin everything we do as a company, from making our systems more reliable for our customers, to increasing our competitiveness by reducing Cost of good sold, to delivering new features and capabilities to delight customers - that's all us!The Linux System Group (LSG) inside Core OS is responsible for providing high quality Linux platforms to power services and devices across Cloud, Edge and Client. The group plays a leadership role in Azure by driving Linux and open-source solutions, technologies and strategy. Additionally, LSG is heavily invested in its people and their professional development, offering a myriad of opportunities.LSG is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. If you are interested in working on Linux, platform security or open-source projects at Microsoft, this is the job for you! Join us in our mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. 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.
Responsibilities* Design and code Linux kernel solutions in strategic areas for Microsoft.* Coordinate design and coding across multiple live projects, and partner with independent teams in disparate geographic locations.* Work with the upstream community to develop and support next-generation Linux OS technologies in strategic areas for Microsoft.* Ensures architecture design is appropriately authored, documented, and reviewed.* Maintain operations of live service as issues arise on a rotational, on-call basis.Embody our Culture and Values | |