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Software Engineer II - CTJ - Poly
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 18, 2025 | |
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OverviewJoin Microsoft's Cloud+AI Silver Team as a Software Engineer II working on one of the most challenging and impactful problems in cloud computing: enabling Azure services in the world's most secure and regulated environments.This isn't your typical cloud engineering role. You'll be part of a small, elite team responsible for deploying and operating critical infrastructure in airgapped environments where traditional approaches don't work. Every system you build must meet the rigorous security and assurance requirements of government and highly regulated customers - work that directly enables national security missions and protects critical infrastructure.What makes this role unique:* Real impact: Your code enables secure collaboration and cloud services for customers who can't use public cloud* Technical depth: You'll master both software engineering and operational excellence - building new services while maintaining production systems that can never go down* Diverse challenges: One day you're architecting a new service, the next you're troubleshooting a production incident, and the next you're collaborating with partner teams across Microsoft* Elite environment: Work with cleared engineers who understand both development and operations at the highest levels of technical rigorIf you want to work where software engineering meets operational excellence, where every decision matters, and where you'll grow faster than you thought possible - this is your team.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.
ResponsibilitiesOwn Service ReliabilityAs a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI), you're the first line of defense for our critical services. You'll monitor systems for degradation, respond to incidents within SLA timeframes, and coordinate with stakeholders during outages. This isn't just firefighting - you'll learn to think systematically about reliability and build automation that prevents future incidents.Drive Technical Excellence Across DomainsYou'll contribute to three distinct types of work: building new services, maintaining operational health through break-fix work, and collaborating with partner teams in code bases across Microsoft. This variety means you'll develop breadth and depth simultaneously - understanding both how to build great software and how to keep it running in production.Build Automation and Improve SystemsContribute to developing automation for production deployment and operations. You'll run code in test environments, validate functionality, and progressively build confidence in our deployment processes. Over time, you'll identify patterns in operational work and automate away toil, freeing the team to focus on higher-value engineering.Engineer for Security and ComplianceWork in an environment where security isn't an afterthought - it's the foundation. You'll ensure processes achieve the highest standards of security, privacy, safety, and accessibility. You'll develop deep understanding of compliance requirements and learn to evaluate new technologies through a security lens.Analyze Data to Drive ImprovementsCollect, classify, and analyze metrics on system health, performance, and reliability. Your insights will directly inform product decisions and engineering priorities. You'll learn to distinguish signal from noise and escalate findings that matter.Grow Your Skills ContinuouslyStay current with developments in cloud technology, reliability engineering, and operational best practices. Invest in learning that improves availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance. Apply industry best practices while adapting them to our unique airgapped environment.Build Scalable, Reliable SystemsApply software engineering best practices to build code that scales to customer requirements and performs under pressure. You'll learn to design systems that are maintainable, observable, and resilient - not just functional.Collaborate Across MicrosoftPartner with engineering teams across the Microsoft ecosystem. Understand their goals, constraints, and customer needs. Represent our perspective in design discussions and influence partner teams toward reliable solutions.What success looks like in this role:* Services you build and maintain exceed reliability targets* Team capabilities grow through your knowledge sharing and mentorship* You contribute meaningfully to both operational stability and strategic development projects* Partners across Microsoft seek your input because you bring valuable perspective Embody our culture and values. | |