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Principal Software Engineer

SeniorFull-timeHybridSydney NSW, AustraliaMelbourne VIC, AustraliaBrisbane QLD, AustraliaCanberra ACT, AustraliaInformation technologySoftware engineeringProduct managementPosted 1 week ago
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About the job

The Principal Software Engineer in the Software Defined Networking team will embark on an exciting journey, working on innovative projects that shape the future of networking services. This job plays a crucial role in supporting the scale and pace needed for Artificial Intelligence workloads, directly impacting the Azure networking stack. The team thrives on collaboration, growth, and a shared commitment to empowering every person and organization on the planet.

You'll be responsible for

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Partnering with stakeholders

Collaborating with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a set of scenarios.
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Leading design documentation

Identifying dependencies and developing design documents for products, applications, services, or platforms.
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Mentoring engineers

Leading by example and mentoring others to produce extensible and maintainable code used across products.

Skills you'll need

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Software development

Reliable, high quality software development that meets user requirements and expectations.
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Backend application development

Extensive experience in developing backend applications to support various services and functionalities.
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Large scale orchestration frameworks

Expertise in managing and orchestrating large scale frameworks to ensure efficient operations.
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Meet the team

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7+ years of software engineering experience
Proven experience in coding with languages like C, C++, or Python.

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Extensive backend application development
Demonstrated capability in building scalable backend systems.

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Familiarity with DevOps concepts
Experience with continuous deployment and telemetry frameworks.

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Proficient communication skills
Strong written and verbal skills for effective collaboration.

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Innovative problem-solving abilities
Track record of developing creative solutions to complex challenges.

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