Do you have a passion for engineering and a talent for solving complex problems in production systems? Do you want to work on the Linux Operating System (OS) platforms that power Azure. The Linux System Group (LSG) within Core OS is seeking a talented Software Engineer who can contribute toward development & enhancement of test automation to maintain the quality of Linux guest OS in Azure. The team is responsible for ensuring the best experience for our Linux customers in Azure. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to design and implement solutions that improve the Operating System (OS) platform and deliver value to our customers. 

In Core OS, we are responsible for the Operating Systems that power Azure, Microsoft's Linux OS, the platforms for Windows Client and Xbox, and our Windows Server ecosystem – through all of these, we support every one of our cloud businesses and billions of customers around the world. In this era of ubiquitous computing, systems software excellence has never been more important for Microsoft. High quality, high-efficiency operating systems and platform components underpin everything we do as a company, from making our systems more reliable for our customers, to increasing our competitiveness by reducing COGS, to delivering new features and capabilities to delight customers – that’s all us!

To deliver on our vision, we are looking for a talented Software Engineer II with the passion to learn and dive deep into new technical areas. You will be able to identify key areas to focus engineering efforts to maximize return, solve the problems impacting our platform experience, and drive solutions to improve future platform operations.

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.