At Azure Compute, we’re driven to push boundaries and deliver innovative solutions that meet our customers’ evolving infrastructure needs. Our team builds and operationalizes Azure BareMetal instances, combining the raw power of advanced hardware with the flexibility and scale of the cloud.

We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead the engineering of our next-generation Bare Metal platforms. In this role, you’ll work at the exciting crossroads of silicon, firmware, system software, and cloud services, shaping the foundation for high-performance, secure, and scalable compute solutions.

You’ll design and implement systems that unlock the full potential of modern silicon, integrate seamlessly with orchestration, monitoring, and lifecycle management services, and enable Azure to run the most demanding customer workloads. This is a deeply technical, hands-on position where you’ll tackle complex engineering challenges, mentor peers, and help define the roadmap at the intersection of hardware and software.

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.