FAQs
What is the primary focus of the Azure Data engineering team at Microsoft?
The Azure Data engineering team is focused on leading the transformation of analytics through various products and services such as databases, data integration, big data analytics, messaging, real-time analytics, and business intelligence, all aimed at building a data platform for the age of AI.
What will my responsibilities be as a Software Engineer on the Azure Usage Billing team?
As a Software Engineer on the Azure Usage Billing team, your responsibilities will include designing, developing, and validating components needed to build a robust, distributed, and resilient platform for Azure Usage Billing, as well as working on service management, buildout and deployment, programmability, monitoring, security, performance, engineering systems, tooling, and live-site management.
What qualifications are required for this position?
The required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Math, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field along with 2+ years of experience in software development, architecture/design, data modeling, or data engineering work. Alternatively, a Master's Degree in the same fields along with 2+ years of relevant experience is also acceptable.
Are there any preferred qualifications for this role?
Yes, a candidate with a growth mindset is preferred, as it aligns with our emphasis on valuing diverse perspectives and collective power within the company.
Is there a security screening requirement for this position?
Yes, candidates must meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, which include passing the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
What technologies will I be working with as part of the Azure Usage Billing team?
You will work with various Azure technologies to build a massively scalable cloud service, focusing on components such as data processing, control plane fundamentals, and real-time messaging and analytics services.
What is the company's stance on diversity and inclusion?
Microsoft is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, actively seeking to value and include differences and diverse perspectives to better serve customers and create a more inclusive workplace.
Is experience in data engineering a requirement for this role?
Yes, experience in data engineering or related fields is essential, as the position involves building a next-gen data processing platform aimed at billing use cases, which is critical for Microsoft.
What type of engineer is Microsoft looking for in this role?
Microsoft is looking for a full stack engineer who can build from the ground up across the end-to-end system, including all aspects from service management to deployment and monitoring.