As a Principal Software Engineer on the Azure Kubernetes Service team, you will help shape the future of container management and orchestration services for the cloud and beyond. This team is responsible for the autoscaling technologies that support Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), enabling customers to run applications efficiently and reliably at any scale.

You will lead efforts to define the next generation of cloud-native infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, with a focus on elasticity, efficiency, and scalability. Your expertise will drive innovation in Kubernetes cluster autoscaling, using tools such as Kubernetes Cluster Autoscaler, Karpenter, and Kubernetes-based Event Driven Autoscaling (KEDA). This role is ideal for individuals who are interested in solving large-scale distributed systems challenges and building autoscaling systems that simplify dynamic, scalable workloads in the cloud.

As a technical leader, you will collaborate across teams to deliver robust solutions, mentor engineers, and influence architectural decisions that improve the reliability and performance of Azure Kubernetes Service. Your contributions will help shape the future of cloud infrastructure and empower customers worldwide.

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