Are you fascinated by the intricate interplay between hardware and software? Do you thrive on the challenge of optimizing system performance and ensuring seamless functionality across diverse fleet? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Software Engineer. As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design and implementation of sophisticated software solutions that span hardware, firmware, operating systems, host software, and cloud services that powers Azure cloud. Your work will be instrumental in the development of next-generation technologies, system architecture, and delivering robust, scalable solutions to meet the World's computer needs. 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** + 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. **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++, Rust, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python + OR equivalent experience. + You must be legally authorised to work in Romania to be eligible for this role (Legally authorised = has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit) + Fluency in English **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:** + Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, Rust, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python + OR equivalent experience. \#azurecorejobs Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .