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On the Azure Local AKS team, you'll build the Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure that enables customers to run modern applications on Azure Local, across their datacenters and edge locations. You'll collaborate with engineers across Azure to make complex distributed systems reliable, secure, and easier to operate.\nAs a Principal Software Engineer on the Azure Local AKS team, you'll design and deliver software that automates how AKS clusters are provisioned, upgraded, and managed on Azure Local. You'll own features from design through production, shape architectural decisions, and mentor fellow engineers while solving challenging problems in networking, virtualization, and cluster lifecycle management. This opportunity will allow you to deepen your expertise in Kubernetes and distributed systems, strengthen your technical leadership, and develop a practical understanding of customers' cloud needs. 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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. \n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nBachelor's Degree in Computer Science OR related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, GoLang, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, OR PythonOR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python\nOR equivalent experience.\n\nExperience in building, shipping and operating reliable on-premise cloud infrastructure\nAbility to engage in site-reliability engineering practices \nKnowledge of secure development practices and maintaining project compliance \nAdvanced knowledge of Kubernetes and Linux Operating Systems\nExperience with Kubernetes Cluster API (CAPI) and Providers\nExperience in one or more of the following Areas: Microsoft Azure core services \nNetworking, Storage, and Compute (including virtualization) \nPlatform Monitoring, Logging and Alerting \nCI/CD (Continuous Integration/ Continuous Delivery) to automate delivery stages with pipelines and control promotion with quality gates \nLinux Operating systems \nKubernetes Cluster API (CAPI) and Providers \n\nSoftware Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.\nCertain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:\nhttps://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay\nThis position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.\nMicrosoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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