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Senior High-Performance Computing Backend Software Engineer

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Senior High-Performance Computing Backend Software Engineer

2 Days ago • 4-7 Years • Network Engineering • $117,200 PA - $250,200 PA

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Job Description

This Senior High-Performance Computing Backend Software Engineer role at Microsoft involves designing, developing, and optimizing network solutions for their HPC/AI infrastructure. Responsibilities include leading software development for network protocols and distributed systems, performance optimization (latency reduction, bandwidth maximization), ensuring scalability and efficiency, implementing robust security measures, and managing projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network design, implementation, and maintenance, with expertise in high-speed interconnect technologies (like Mellanox/NVIDIA InfiniBand) and RDMA/MPI programming models. They will provide technical leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Must have:

4+ years experience in network design, implementation, and maintenance
Experience with C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
HPC network solutions design, development, and optimization
Software development for network protocols and distributed systems
Performance optimization and scalability

Good to have:

3+ years experience in network performance analysis and optimization
Experience with Mellanox (NVIDIA) or other high-speed interconnect technologies
Knowledge of RDMA and MPI programming models
Experience leading network technology migrations/upgrades in HPC environments

Perks:

Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Networking opportunities

Overview

As the Senior High-Performance Computing Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our High-performance Computing/Artificial Intelligence network technology. You will drive the development and optimization of network solutions for our High-performance Computing infrastructure. Your expertise will be fundamental to enhancing performance, scalability, and reliability in this space.

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.

Qualifications

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#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
4+ years of experience in hands-on network design, implementation, and maintenance

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:

3+ years of experience in network performance analysis and optimization
Experience with Mellanox (NVIDIA) or other high-speed interconnect technologies (InfiniBand, Omni-Path)
Knowledge of RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) and MPI (Message Passing Interface) programming models
Previous experience in leading network technology migrations or upgrades in high-performance computing environments

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $153,600 - $250,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until January 27, 2025.

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Responsibilities

Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership in the design, development, and optimization of high-performance computing backend network solutions, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.
System Architecture: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and architect HPC network systems, taking into consideration scalability, performance, and futureproofing.
Software Development: Lead and actively participate in the development of software solutions, including network protocols, distributed systems, and middleware, tailored for high-performance computing environments.
Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of the High-performance computing network, including latency reduction, bandwidth maximization, and fault tolerance improvements.
Scalability and Efficiency: Ensure that the network solutions can seamlessly scale to meet the ever-increasing demands of high-performance computing applications while optimizing resource utilization.
Security and Reliability: Implement robust security measures to safeguard data integrity and privacy in the high-performance computing backend network. Ensure high availability and reliability through redundancy and failover mechanisms.
Project Management: Take ownership of projects, including defining milestones, managing resources, and delivering solutions on schedule.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

Industry leading healthcare

Educational resources

Discounts on products and services

Savings and investments

Maternity and paternity leave

Generous time away

Giving programs

Opportunities to network and connect

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$117.2K - $250.2K/yr (Outscal est.)

$183.7K/yr avg.