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Senior Software Engineer- Cognitive Service Platform

Beijing, China (On-site)

Senior Software Engineer- Cognitive Service Platform

3 Weeks ago • 5-8 Years • Backend Development • Full Stack Development • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Microsoft's Cognitive Service Platform team seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain cloud services in a distributed environment. Responsibilities include creating new features, enhancing existing systems, writing clean and testable code, troubleshooting live-site issues, deploying fixes, improving system reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in large-scale distributed systems, proficiency in languages like C#, Go, Rust, Java, C, or C++, and a strong understanding of object-oriented design principles. The role involves ensuring security compliance and contributing to AI-driven solutions impacting millions of users. The position is full-time in Beijing, China.

Must have:

5+ years experience in large-scale distributed systems
Proficiency in C#, Go, Rust, Java, C, or C++
Object-oriented design principles
Design, develop, maintain features and systems
Troubleshoot issues, deploy fixes, improve reliability

Good to have:

Microservices architecture
Kubernetes (K8s)
Observability tools
Network protocols & cloud service architecture

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

At Microsoft, we are dedicated to creating pioneering platforms and services that enable developers and businesses around the globe.Our Cognitive Service Platform team is at the forefront of innovation, developing robust, scalable, and secure solutions that fuel advanced applications and workflows throughout numerous sectors.

We’re seeking talented software engineers. In this role, you'll contribute to the creation and maintenance of robust cloud services within a distributed environment. We're looking for a seasoned professional with a passion for developing intelligent, efficient cloud platforms. If you're excited about working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to AI-driven solutions that impact millions, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field. At least 5 years development experiences in largescale distributed system.
Experience with object-oriented design principles.
Experience coding in languages such as C#, Go, Rust, Java, C, or C++.

Preferred:

Familiarity with microservices architecture, Kubernetes (K8s), and observability tools (e.g., logs, metrics).
Understanding of network protocols and cloud service architecture.
Strong collaboration skills and a passion for driving impactful results.

Responsibilities

As a software engineer, you will:

Design, develop, and maintain new features and enhance existing systems.
Write clean, testable, and maintainable code.
Troubleshoot live-site issues, deploy fixes, and improve system reliability.
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive project success.
Ensure security compliance by configuring, updating, and maintaining security tools and standards.

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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