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Microsoft Corporation Software Engineer II in Vancouver, British Columbia
Would you like to be part of a team that provides the best-in-class secure connectivity to our customers? Do concepts such as privacy, zero trust and network security excite you? In this world where we need to assume all networks are compromised, we need to build the defenses that protect our customers. We would like to provide our customers with reliable and secure connectivity whether it is a student, an artist or an enterprise worker, and enable them to be at their productive best. We are a fun, inclusive team that keeps the customers’ needs top of mind. You will be part of the organization whose portfolio spans the Cloud Edge Stack, Azure Engineering Systems and Microsoft’s Operating Systems including Windows and Azure Linux. This portfolio impressively powers the world with more than one billion monthly active devices.
In Core OS, we are responsible for the Operating Systems that power Azure, Microsoft's Linux OS, the platforms for Windows Client and Xbox, and our Windows Server ecosystem – through all of these, we support every one of our cloud businesses and billions of customers around the world. In this era of ubiquitous computing, systems software excellence has never been more important for Microsoft. High quality, high-efficiency operating systems and platform components underpin everything we do as a company, from making our systems more reliable for our customers, to increasing our competitiveness by reducing COGS, to delivering new features and capabilities to delight customers – that’s all us!
As part of our team, the Software Engineer II will work on the best of networking technology, you will design and build the fundamental pieces that get us to a zero-trust networking vision. You will be learning how to enhance and work with the core networking areas spanning DNS, DHCP, Firewall, HTTP, TCP/IP, QUIC, and VPN. You will be working on cutting-edge technology that includes contributions to standards bodies such as the IETF.
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
What you will do in this role:
Design and implement features in the Windows networking stack that accrue to network security.
Conduct analysis and do focused investigations based on customer cases related to the core networking areas using a variety of mechanisms such as logging, packet capture, telemetry data.
Debug, analyze and then design and implement fixes for defects found in the networking stacks.
Collaboratively work with teams in Redmond and IDC for design and development activities.
Learn and keep up with networking standards-based protocols with the goal of building out great functionality to help customers.
Other
- Embody our culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) and values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, 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 discipline 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.
Proficient coding, debugging, testing, problem-solving, commmunication and collaboration skills.
Demonstrated understanding of systems software.
Proficient design and implementation skills using C#, Java, or C++.
Experience with networking protocols and architecture.
Experience with scripting languages.
Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $83,600 - CAD $159,600 per year.
Find additional pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html
Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.
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