Senior Software/Build Engineer

Microsoft; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Software/Build Engineer to join their innovative DPU Runtime Driver team. This role focuses on developing high-performance DPU software and tools, enhancing test infrastructure, and collaborating with engineering teams to drive productivity. With a commitment to empowering every individual and organization, this opportunity offers a chance to work on cutting-edge technology that impacts Azure's capabilities. Join a culture of growth and inclusion, where your contributions will shape the future of cloud infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages including Python.
• Experience working in projects related to tooling, automation, and test frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test infrastructure for DPU engineers.
• Ensure DPU Tools team can build and support needed infrastructure.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Automation

Embedded Systems

Networking

Distributed Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Build Pipelines

Test Frameworks

Azure

Job description

Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data center infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability solutions. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide and we are looking for passionate engineers to help achieve that mission.

The Data Processing Unit (DPU) team brings together state-of-the-art software and hardware expertise to create a highly programmable and high-performance ASIC with the capability to efficiently handle large data streams. Thanks to its integrated design, this solution empowers teams to operate with increased agility and deliver significantly superior performance compared to CPU-based alternatives.

We are seeking a Senior Software/Build Engineer to join our DPU Runtime (OS) Driver team responsible for developing cutting edge, high-performance scalable and programmable DPU software with a focus on Control Plane device drivers and associated tools. You will be a key contributor within our DPU driver software team. You will bring your Operating System, Driver, and Embedded Software Development experience to contribute to DPU driver code and related host software. Your contributions will have a wide impact across Azure through the development of the latest generation PCIe adapter cards.

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**

As a DPU Build&Tools Engineer you will be responsible for the following:

+ Test infra

+ Develop and maintain test infrastructure that allows DPU engineers to test their code on emulators and pre-production silicon/systems

+ Keep test infrastructure and machine fleets running while continuously improving reliability and reducing maintenance burden

+ Work with engineering teams to identify future requirements for infrastructure, machines, and test frameworks

+ Develop test-related tooling, frameworks, and automation that improves developer productivity

+ Build Infra

+ Ensure that the DPU Tools team can build and support needed build and test infrastructure

+ Plan for longer-term requirements for both build hardware and access to prototype and working Azure systems

+ Help team move existing build and test infrastructure toward Azure processes and platforms while keeping existing hardware and software development making rapid progress

+ Embody our culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) and values. (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values)

**Qualifications**

**Minimum Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, Python. Familiarity with C/C++.

+ OR equivalent experience

+ 3+ years of experience working in projects related to tooling, automation and test frameworks/infrastructure, in a SWE capacity.

+ 3+ years of experience working with build-related infra and processes within cloud environment (build pipelines, release mgmt, etc)

+ 1+ years of experience with embedded systems

**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:**

+ Experience with Operating System (Linux or Windows) configuration and deployment

+ Experience with ARM architecture

+ 2+ years of experience in automating infrastructure (on-prem, cloud)

+ 1+ years of experience in monitoring&logging systems

+ Knowledge of networking, storage, embedded systems, or operating systems (Windows, Linux)

+ Knowledge and familiarity with containerized, virtualized environments.

+ Knowledge and experience with distributed systems

+ 1+ years of experience with web and REST (Application Programming Interface) APIs apps

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: US corporate pay information | Microsoft Careers (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/us-corporate-pay.html)

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 20th, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .