Principal Software Engineer - Remote Eligible
Microsoft
Principal Software Engineer
As a Principal Software Engineer on the Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) team, you will help build world-class container management and orchestration services for the cloud and beyond. This team develops container solutions for Microsoft Azure across both Linux and Windows platforms, enabling scalable and resilient infrastructure for a wide range of workloads.
You will play a key role in defining the next generation of cloud-native infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. This position is ideal for engineers who are interested in containers and container orchestration using Kubernetes, and who are eager to build DevOps tools that simplify the development, deployment, and scaling of software in the cloud. The team is globally distributed across multiple countries and continents, and supports flexible work environments, including remote work.
This role involves deep technical work focused on enhancing Kubernetes to support artificial intelligence and machine learning workloads. You will develop infrastructure controllers, onboard new Kubernetes features, integrate with other Microsoft Azure services, and build foundational components to automate and accelerate training and inference workflows. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on Azure Kubernetes Service customers, especially as the artificial intelligence landscape continues to evolve rapidly.
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