The Azure Core Organization is responsible for building the foundation of Microsoft’s cloud computing platform. This foundational layer operates at one of the lowest levels of the software and hardware stack and includes a virtualized computational substrate, a fully automated service management system, and a set of highly scalable storage services designed for performance and reliability.

Azure continues to expand rapidly, with teams working together to manage the full capacity lifecycle—from initial demand signals to hardware retirement. The vision is to develop a Capacity Infrastructure Services (CIS) platform that automates provisioning and de-provisioning of hardware, software, and devices, streamlines datacenter operations and business processes, and delivers end-to-end data analytics. This approach enables Microsoft services to manage capacity in a consistent, efficient, and secure manner.

As a Senior Software Engineer in the Capacity Infrastructure Services Australia team, you will help build a comprehensive resource lifecycle management system that secures, validates, and provisions the Azure platform. This role offers a unique opportunity to explore the internal workings of Azure core services, understand how they scale, and take ownership of solutions that contribute to high-impact business outcomes.

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.

• Contribute to developing a holistic resource lifecycle management system.
• Focus on securing, validating, and provisioning the Azure platform.
• Play a role in supporting the fastest growing cloud platform in the market.
• Gain visibility into the internals of Azure core services
• Learn how services bootstrap and scale.
• Opportunity to own a high-impact area of the platform.
• Directly influence areas with million-dollar business impact.

Required 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#, OR Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required 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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
  • OR related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, OR Python
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.