The Azure Blob Storage team is focused on building the data foundation that supports artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design and develop the next generation of intelligent storage systems built for demanding AI and machine learning (ML) workloads.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in designing and developing reliable, high-performance distributed systems with a strong focus on scalability and resilience.
- Demonstrated experience with distributed systems and large-scale storage, including solving complex systems problems and working on storage internals such as availability, remote replication, durability schemes, and high-performance I/O.
- Practical knowledge in one or more technical domains: database internals, indexing and search techniques, caching and data placement strategies, and metadata/namespace management at scale.
- Ability to influence technical direction and contribute to architecture decisions across teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver next-generation distributed storage systems optimized for AI/ML workloads, from training to inferencing.
- Provide technical leadership across architecture, development, testing, and deployment at hyperscale.
- Drive innovations in scalability, performance, security, and efficiency to meet the demands of zettabyte-scale storage.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams — from AI researchers to cloud infrastructure engineers — to ensure storage meets the needs of cutting-edge AI workloads.
- Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
- Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and trends to anticipate the future of AI-native storage.
Other
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
