Senior Software Engineer_Capacity Infrastructure Services

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.