description“>OverviewAt Microsoft Azure Storage, we’re not just building storage solutions – we’re architecting for the future of data accessibility. In our world, performance isn’t just a metric – it’s our obsession. We’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in distributed storage systems, handling exabytes of data today and innovating solutions for zettabyte scale tomorrow. Our mission? To make storage limitless and instantly accessible to empower AI and high-performance computing workloads anywhere in the world.We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Azure Blob Storage to join our team. As we build the next generation of storage for AI to power the largest workloads, we are seeking someone with strong distributed systems expertise who is excited about solving complex performance challenges. This role sits at the intersection of high-performance computing and largest AI workloads on a global scale, where you’ll help shape how the world’s data is stored, accessed, and managed at an unprecedented scale.At Microsoft, our mission to empower every person and organization on the planet drives everything we do. We embrace a growth mindset, foster innovation, and collaborate to achieve extraordinary results. Our culture is built on respect, integrity, and accountability, creating an environment where diverse perspectives thrive and drive our success. ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement high-performance distributed storage solutions that handle millions of requests across global regions while maintaining resilience under extreme scale.Drive performance optimization initiatives for Core Azure Blob Storage service, conducting system-level profiling and debugging where microsecond improvements create massive impact.Spearhead technical direction and mentor team members across all experience levels, championing best practices in distributed systems design.Lead incident response efforts with sophisticated debugging and root cause analysis while maintaining strict performance SLAs.Transform ambiguous problems into clear technical solutions through effective collaboration and minimal supervision.Own and optimize service efficiency through sophisticated performance analysis and cost optimization strategies.Guide cross-team initiatives and projects that enhance our storage platform’s capabilities and performance.
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