Job Description

Software Engineer

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Bangalore, Karnataka, India



Date posted

Oct 27, 2025

Job number

1901911

Work site

2 days / week in-office

Travel

0-25

%

Role type

Individual Contributor

Profession

Software Engineering

Discipline

Software Engineering

Employment type

Full-Time

Overview

The Linux Systems Group, part of Microsoft's Azure Core Compute group, plays a key role in powering Azure Cloud through Linux operating systems and virtualization technologies.

We are seeking a Software Engineer with strong programming skills to collaborate with senior engineers in developing, debugging, and maintaining virtualization software for the Linux platform. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to Microsoft's Azure Cloud infrastructure growth.

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 discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python + OR equivalent experience.
1+ years of experience with programming skills in C/C++ and concepts in virtualization technologies like KVM, Hyper-V, XEN, Qemu, Cloud Hypervisor 1+ years of experience with Linux internals, including process management, file systems, networking and their relation to virtualization concepts. 1+ years of experience with kernel-space vs. user-space concepts

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 1+ year(s) 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 with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
+ OR equivalent experience.
1+ years of experience with Git and standard development workflows 1+ years of experience with Linux kernel development, device drivers, or embedded systems.

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Responsibilities

Works with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a feature. Supports identification of dependencies, and the development of design documents for a product feature with oversight. With guidance, learns to create and implement code for a product, service, or feature reusing code as applicable. Assists and learns about breaking down work items into tasks and provides estimation. Acts as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) in monitoring system/product feature/service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions for simple problems, and recommends actions to restore system/product/service by following the playbook. Reviews current developments and proactively seeks new knowledge that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale.
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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