Microsoft Senior Software Engineer – Networking Control Plane 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

18404861

software and hardwareto create a highly programmable and high-performance chip with the capability to efficiently handle large data volumes. Thanks to its integrated design, this solution empowers Azure to develop solutions for solving the next generation problems with increased agility and performancethe DPU’s compute, storage, and networking capabilities.

As aSenior Software Engineerin the DPU Networking software team, you will design, develop, deploy and support networking control plane functions that enable high performance data processing within various network endpoints in Azure data centers. You will work as part of a dynamic, multi-talented team of engineers from across the world. This opportunity will allow you to develop new solutions for the Azure fleet, participate in the design of cutting-edge networking solutions and hone your design and performance optimization skills.

the ability to deploy new offerings and hardware infrastructure on time, in high volume with high quality and lowest cost is of paramount importance. To achieve this goal, theDPU Networking Softwarenetworking softwareand industry knowledge to envision and implement future technical solutions that will manage andthe Cloud infrastructure.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in software design and coding of ethernet/IP networking network control plane functions within a programmable NIC or smart NIC or network switch/routers or a network appliance.

Other Requirements:

• Abilityto meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirementsarerequired 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 in RUST programming
• Knowledge ofNetworking Packetforwardingplanefunctions within aprogrammableNIC orData center switch
• Experienceinnetworking telemetryimplementationwithin aprogrammable NIC or Data center switch
• Experience in developing softwareservicingsupportforthe control planewithin a programmable NIC or Data center switch
• Experience in developing networking software on DPUsorprogrammable NICs orother hardware offload architectures
• CI/CD Experience: Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices for streamlined software development and deployment processes
• Scripting for Developer Tools:Proficiencyin scripting languages to build and enhance developer tools, automating repetitive tasks and improving workflow efficiency.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 4th, 2025.

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