New 
Software Engineer
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Texas, Irving | |
| 7000 State Highway 161 (Show on map) | |
 Oct 22, 2025 | |
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OverviewThe Azure Software Load Balancer team is a key part of the Azure Core Networking organization, responsible for designing, building, and operating essential network services that differentiate Microsoft's cloud platform. This team plays a critical role in delivering scalable and reliable infrastructure that supports the growing demands of cloud-native applications and services.We develop the software systems that power Azure's large-scale load balancing solutions. At the core of these services is a robust Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) infrastructure, designed to autonomously manage network operations. Our focus is on continuous innovation to enhance agility, scalability, reliability, security, and cost-efficiency across the platform.As a Software Engineer on the Azure Software Load Balancer team, you will contribute to the development of next-generation load balancing technologies. You will collaborate with other Software Defined Networking teams to deliver seamless, high-performance, and resilient cloud infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex technical challenges in a fast-evolving environment, helping to shape the future of cloud networking.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.
ResponsibilitiesBuild next-generation offerings in load balancer technologies and collaborate with other Software Defined Networking (SDN) teams to deliver seamless, reliable, and high-performance cloud infrastructure.Design, develop, and deploy large-scale distributed systems capable of processing massive volumes of data with exceptional scalability and performance.Identify opportunities to enhance service health and reliability by designing and implementing end-to-end telemetry, alerting, self-healing, and automation capabilities.Take accountability as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI), mentor engineers across products and solutions, and participate in on-call rotations to monitor system health and initiate recovery actions when needed.Translate functional specifications into production-ready solutions using agile development practices and rapid iteration cycles.Collaborate across teams to align on technical goals, share knowledge, and drive consistent engineering practices across the organization.Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by engaging in technical discussions, proposing new ideas, and supporting the growth of peers and the broader team. | |